Athena

/əˈθiːnə/ noun

Definition

Greek goddess of wisdom and warfare

Etymology

Greek 'Athēnā', possibly meaning 'sharp' or 'keen'

Kelly Says

Athena's got brains and brawn - she's the smartest warrior goddess around!

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Gender History

Goddess coded as masculine (warrior, wisdom, strategy). Defined by male attributes; her femininity secondary to 'honorary male' status in classical thought.

Inclusive Usage

Reference as autonomous deity with female identity. Avoid framing as exceptional woman defined by masculine traits.

Empowerment Note

Athena represents reclamation of female power in intellectual and martial domains; her mythology shows women's agency in governance and warfare.

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