Athene

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Names related to Athene: Athena

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A cognate of the Greek Athēnē, an ancient name of unknown etymology borne in Greek mythology by the goddess of wisdom, skill, and warfare.

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Comments and insights on the name Athene: | Edit: Its pronouced just like the goddess but spelled differantly.
Personal experiences with the name Athene: | Edit: I went to school with an Athene who constantly having to tell people how to pronouce it.
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Meanings and history of the name Athene: | Edit: Athena or Athene is the goddess of wisdom, war, strategy, industry, justice and skill in Greek mythology. Minerva, Athena's Roman incarnation, embodies similar attributes. Athena is also a shrewd companion of heroes and the goddess of heroic endeavour. She is the virgin patron of Athens. The Athenians built the Parthenon on the Acropolis of her namesake city, Athens, in her honour (Athena Parthenos).
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