Word
athena
Phoneticsathena
/əˈθinə/
Definition
n. the ancient Greek goddess of wisdom, war, and crafts. She is often shown wearing a helmet and carrying a shield.
n. the Olympian goddess of wisdom, strategic warfare, and handicraft in Greek mythology. Typically depicted with an owl, an olive tree, or wearing the aegis.
Examples
“The Parthenon was built to honor Athena.”
“In the Odyssey, Athena frequently appears in disguise to offer guidance and protection to Odysseus on his journey home.”
“As a patron of both the arts and military strategy, Athena represents the intellectual side of war, contrasting with the raw, chaotic violence associated with Ares.”
Examples
simple
“The Parthenon was built to honor Athena.”
contextual
“In the Odyssey, Athena frequently appears in disguise to offer guidance and protection to Odysseus on his journey home.”
complex
“As a patron of both the arts and military strategy, Athena represents the intellectual side of war, contrasting with the raw, chaotic violence associated with Ares.”
Usage
Usually treated as a proper noun; takes a singular verb.
Etymology
From Middle English Athena, from Latin Athēna, from Ancient Greek Ἀθηνᾶ (Athēnâ). Doublet of Athina.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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