(definition) by Webster 1913 Sat Jan 21 2006 at 14:59:55

Pan*ath`e*næ"a (?), n. pl. [NL., fr. Gr. &?;; &?;, &?;, all + &?; Athena.]

The most ancient and important festival of Athens, celebrated in honor of Athena, the tutelary goddess of the city.

 

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