Athena

proper nounnounattested in dialogue

//əˈθiːnə//

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.

proper noun

1
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.
2
A city in Umatilla County, Oregon, United States.
3
A female given name from Ancient Greek.

Etymology

From Middle English Athena, from Latin Athēna, from Ancient Greek Ἀθηνᾶ (Athēnâ). Doublet of Athina.

noun

1
figurativeA woman who colludes with the patriarchy rather than actively opposing it.
The last thing feminist Athenas see about corporate structures, government, or academia is that they are run by benevolent and all-protective fathers.
The latter may become either Athenas or feminists. If one gets a certain sort of male sponsorship, becomes a Daddy's girl, one is allowed to function in these vocations of the righteous […]
Women who do decide to become scientists find themselves under attack from the self-proclaimed "echt" feminists, who call them "Athenas" and "Queen Bees."

Forms

plural: Athenas

ate · An elder sister ATF · As Trustee For atheist · A person who does not believe in deities or gods.

Athena · The goddess of wisdom, especially strategic warfare, the arts, and especially crafts, in particular, weaving; daughter of Zeus and Metis. Her Roman…

Athens · The capital city of Greece.athlete · A participant in any of a group of sporting activities…athletic · Having to do with athletes.

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