Athena
Meanings
name
- The goddess of wisdom, especially strategic warfare, the arts, and especially crafts, in particular, weaving; daughter of Zeus and Metis. Her Roman counterpart is Minerva.
- A city in Umatilla County, Oregon, United States.
- A female given name from Ancient Greek.
noun
- A woman who colludes with the patriarchy rather than actively opposing it.
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Etymology
From Middle English Athena, from Latin Athēna, from Ancient Greek Ἀθηνᾶ (Athēnâ). Doublet of Athina.
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