Associations to the word «Athene»

Wiktionary

ATHENE, proper noun. A taxonomic genus within the family Strigidae   — certain small, typical owls or owlets.
ATHENE NOCTUA, proper noun. A taxonomic species within the family Strigidae   — the little owl, native to most of temperate Europe and Asia.

Dictionary definition

ATHENE, noun. (Greek mythology) goddess of wisdom and useful arts and prudent warfare; guardian of Athens; identified with Roman Minerva.
ATHENE, noun. A genus of Strigidae.

Wise words

Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around.
Leo Buscaglia