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pallas

Pallas (name) means any of several people in Greek mythology:.

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Any of several people in Greek mythology:

An epithet for Athena, always used together with the name, as Pallas Athena, rather than alone.

One of the Titans, according to Hesiod the son of the Titans Crius and Eurybia.

A goatish giant.

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Etymology

From Ancient Greek Παλλάς (Pallás) (f.) or Πάλλας (Pállas) (m.), from πάλλω (pállō, “to poise, sway, or swing”), but explained here by the ancients as more specifically meaning to brandish something. In Athena's conventional iconography, she was often depicted with a spear or a shield. Thus the epithet was explained as referring to her brandishing these things.

Rhymes for pallas

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Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of pallas?

"pallas" (name) means any of several people in Greek mythology:.

What are the different meanings of pallas?

"pallas" has 3 main meanings: 1. Any of several people in Greek mythology:; 2. An epithet for Athena, always used together with the name, as Pallas Athena, rather than alone; 3. One of the Titans, according to Hesiod the son of the Titans Crius and Eurybia.