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Athena
A·the·na [ ə thnə ] or A·the·ne [ ə thnee ]


noun 
Definition:
 
Greek goddess of wisdom: in Greek mythology, the goddess of wisdom and warfare, and the patron goddess of Athens. She was born from Zeus's head.
Roman equivalent  Minerva
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