1. Athene - Noun
2. Athene - Proper noun
(Greek mythology) goddess of wisdom and useful arts and prudent warfare; guardian of Athens; identified with Roman Minerva
a genus of Strigidae
Source: WordNetGrey-eyed Athene sent them a favourable gale, a fresh West Wind, singing over the wine-dark sea. Homer
At the wedding Chiron gave Peleus an ashen spear that had been polished by Athene and had a blade forged by Hephaestus. Source: Internet
Caryatids are found at the treasuries at Delphi and the Erechtheion on the Acropolis at Athens for Athene. Source: Internet
Athene, or Athena, Ares's sister, saw his interference and asked Zeus, his father, for permission to drive Ares away from the battlefield, which Zeus granted (V.711–769). Source: Internet
Synovus Financial Corp raised its holdings in shares of Athene by 3.3% during the fourth quarter. Source: Internet
HRH Prince Andrew is the royal patron of Cambridge Science Centre, other patrons include Professor Dame Athene Donald and Sir Martin Rees, Astronomer Royal. Source: Internet