HyperDic: athene

English > 2 senses of the word Athene:
NOUNperson Athene, Athena, Pallas, Pallas Athena, Pallas Athene(Greek mythology) goddess of wisdom / wisdom / wisdom and useful arts and prudent warfare
animalAthene, genus Athenea genus of Strigidae
English > Athene: 2 senses > noun 1, person
Meaning(Greek mythology) goddess of wisdom / wisdom / wisdom and useful arts and prudent warfare; guardian of Athens; identified with Roman Minerva.
SynonymsAthena, Pallas, Pallas Athena, Pallas Athene
CategoryGreek mythologyThe mythology of the ancient Greeks
Instance ofGreek deityA deity worshipped by the ancient Greeks
SpanishAtenea, Palas Atenea
CatalanAtena, Atenea, Athena, Palas Atenea
English > Athene: 2 senses > noun 2, animal
MeaningA genus of Strigidae.
Synonymgenus Athene
Member ofStrigidae, family StrigidaeA family of nocturnal birds of the order Strigiformes
Memberslittle owl, Athene noctuasmall European owl
Broaderbird genusA genus of birds
Spanishathene, genus athene
Catalanathene, genus athene

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