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A·the·na 
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| 1. | Also, A·the·ne
Audio Help [uh-thee-nee] Pronunciation Key. Also called Pallas, Pallas Athena. the virgin deity of the ancient Greeks worshiped as the goddess of wisdom, fertility, the useful arts, and prudent warfare. At her birth she sprang forth fully armed from the head of her father, Zeus. Compare Minerva. |
| 2. | a female given name. |
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n. Greek Mythology The goddess of wisdom, the practical arts, and warfare, and the protectress of cities, especially Athens. |
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| athena | |
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| (Greek mythology) goddess of wisdom and useful arts and prudent warfare; guardian of Athens; identified with Roman Minerva |
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Athena
The Greek and Roman goddess of wisdom. She had an unusual birth, springing fully grown out of the forehead of her father, Zeus. Athena was one of the goddesses angered by the Judgment of Paris, a Trojan, and she therefore helped the Greeks in the ensuing Trojan War. Eventually, she became the protector of Odysseus on his journey home.
Note: Athena was the guardian of the city of Athens, which was named in her honor.
[Chapter:] Mythology and Folklore
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Athena, OR (city, FIPS 3200) Location: 45.81278 N, 118.49145 W
Population (1990): 997 (400 housing units)
Area: 1.4 sq km (land), 0.0 sq km (water)
Zip code(s): 97813
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