Parthenos

[ pahr-then-uhs, pahr-thuh-nos ]

noun

1. an epithet of Athena, meaning “virgin.”

Parthenos

/ ˈpɑːθɪˌnɒs /

noun

1. an epithet meaning "Virgin", applied by the Greeks to several goddesses, esp Athena

Example Sentences

The art of gold ornamentation is believed to have been developed by the ancient Egyptians, then used by the Greeks for their chryselephantine statues — made of gold, or chrysos, and ivory, or elephantine — such as Zeus at the Temple of Olympia or Athena Parthenos at the Parthenon.

From New York Times

She’d recovered the Athena Parthenos single-handedly.

From Literature

That’s why he was having so much trouble with the Athena Parthenos.

From Literature

Besides, maybe if he spent more time close to the Athena Parthenos, he would eventually soak in its secrets.

From Literature

“Earth spirits don’t like children of the Underworld. That’s true. We get under their skin—literally. But I think the numina could sense this ship anyway. Were carrying the Athena Parthenos. That thing is like a magical beacon.”

From Literature