Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun athene
2 senses of athene
Sense 1
Athena, Athene, Pallas, Pallas Athena, Pallas Athene -- ((Greek mythology) goddess of wisdom and useful arts and prudent warfare; guardian of Athens; identified with Roman Minerva)
INSTANCE OF=> Greek deity -- (a deity worshipped by the ancient Greeks)
Sense 2
Athene, genus Athene -- (a genus of Strigidae)
=> bird genus -- (a genus of birds)