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Panathenaea(encyclopedia)

Panathenaea (iou)



Panathenaea noun. E17.
[Greek panathenaia neut. pl. adjective (sc. hiera solemnities), formed as PAN- + Athenaios Athenian, from Athenai Athens or Athene Athene.]
Greek History. A national festival held annually (also lesser Panathenaea) or every fifth or, by modern reckoning, fourth year (also greater Panathenaea) in Athens, with a procession to the shrine of the goddess Athene, gymnastic games, and musical competitions.
Panathenaean adjective of, pertaining to, or characteristic of the Panathenaea L18.
Panathenaic adjective Panathenaean E17.