How Do You Spell ATHENA ATHENA?

Pronunciation: [aθˈiːnəɹ aθˈiːnə] (IPA)

The word "Athena" is spelled with a th and not a t, which is a common mistake. The correct pronunciation is [əˈθiːnə], with the stress on the second syllable. The th sound is made by placing the tip of the tongue behind the top front teeth and exhaling. The first syllable is pronounced with a schwa sound [ə], while the second syllable has a long e sound [iː]. Athena is the Greek goddess of wisdom, courage, and inspiration, and is often depicted with an owl by her side.

Etymology of ATHENA ATHENA

The word "Athena" derives from ancient Greek. It is the name of the Greek goddess of wisdom, courage, inspiration, civilization, law and justice, strategic warfare, mathematics, strength, strategy, the arts, crafts, and skill. The etymology of the word "Athena" is believed to come from the Proto-Indo-European root *at- meaning "sharp" or "sharp-minded". This root eventually evolved into the Greek word "athenaios", meaning "of Athens" or "belonging to Athena", which led to the name of the goddess herself, Athena.