Athena


Athe·na

noun \ə-ˈthē-nə\

Definition of ATHENA

: the Greek goddess of wisdom — compare minerva

Variants of ATHENA

Athe·na or Athe·ne \-nē\

Origin of ATHENA

Latin Athena, from Greek Athēnē
First Known Use: 14th century

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