(n) (Greek mythology) goddess of wisdom and useful arts and prudent warfare; guardian of Athens; identified with Roman Minerva, Syn. Pallas Athene, Pallas, Pallas Athena, Athene
prop. n. [ L., fr. Gr. Palla`s, Palla`dos. ] (Gr. Myth.) Pallas Athena, the Grecian goddess of wisdom, called also Athena, Pallas Athene or Athene, and identified, at a later period, with the Roman Minerva. [ 1913 Webster +PJC ]