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Athena
Athena (pronunciation: /əˈθiːnə/; Ancient Greek: Αθηνά) is the ancient Greek goddess associated with wisdom, handicraft, and warfare.
Etymology
The name Athena is of uncertain etymology. One theory suggests that it may be derived from the Linear B word athana, which means 'goddess'. Another theory proposes that it may be related to the name of the city of Athens, which was named after her.
Related Terms
- Greek Mythology: The body of myths originally told by the ancient Greeks, and a genre of Ancient Greek folklore. Athena is a major deity in Greek mythology.
- Wisdom: The ability to think and act using knowledge, experience, understanding, common sense and insight. Athena is often associated with wisdom in Greek mythology.
- Handicraft: A wide variety of types of work where useful and decorative objects are made completely by hand or by using only simple tools. Athena is the patron goddess of handicrafts in Greek mythology.
- Warfare: The activity of fighting a war, often including the weapons and methods that are used. Athena is also the goddess of warfare in Greek mythology.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Athena
- Wikipedia's article - Athena
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