Meaning of Place Name: Athens
Athens: A name of doubtful etymology, cannot be separated from that of Athene, the tutelary goddess of the city. Athens is either the city of Athene, as the Athenians believed, or Athene may be the goddess of Athens.
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| Meaning of Place Name: AthensAthens: A name of doubtful etymology, cannot be separated from that of Athene, the tutelary goddess of the city. Athens is either the city of Athene, as the Athenians believed, or Athene may be the goddess of Athens.
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