(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
/mhw>, n.; pl. E. Atheneums L. Athenæa [ L. Athenaeum, Gr. 'Aqhnai`on a temple of Minerva at Athens, fr. 'Aqhna^, contr. fr. 'Aqhna`a, 'Aqhnai`a, in Homer 'Aqh`nh, 'Aqhnai`n, Athene (called Minerva by the Romans), the tutelary goddess of Athens. ] 1. (Gr. Antiq.) A temple of Athene, at Athens, in which scholars and poets were accustomed to read their works and instruct students. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. A school founded at Rome by Hadrian. [ 1913 Webster ]
3. A literary or scientific association or club. [ 1913 Webster ]
4. A building or an apartment where a library, periodicals, and newspapers are kept for use. [ 1913 Webster ]
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