Athene

Translation of "athene" into Russian

Proper noun

/əˈθiːni/

/əˈθini/

Athene

Used as a taxonomic genus name for certain owls and as an alternative form of the Greek goddess Athena.

Temples dedicated to Athene can still be seen in Greece.

Храмы, посвящённые Афине, до сих пор можно увидеть в Греции.

Additional translations

Athene

биол., лат.; род сов

Proper noun

/əˈθiːni/

/əˈθini/

A genus of small owls in the family Strigidae that includes the little owl (Athene noctua) and the burrowing owl (Athene cunicularia).

Athene is widely distributed across Europe, Asia, and the Americas.

In Greek mythology, an alternative form of the name Athena, the goddess of wisdom, strategic warfare, and crafts.

The city of Athens was said to be under the protection of Athene.