Pallas
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Pallas
- /ˈpæləs/
Rhymes with -æləs
Where it comes from
From Ancient Greek Παλλάς (Pallás) (f.) or Πάλλας (Pállas) (m.), from πάλλω (pállō, “to poise, sway, or swing”), but explained here by the ancients as more specifically meaning to brandish something. In Athena's conventional iconography, she was often depicted with a spear or a shield. Thus the epithet was explained as referring to her brandishing these things.
proper noun
- An epithet for Athena, always used together with the name, as Pallas Athena, rather than alone.
- One of the Titans, according to Hesiod the son of the Titans Crius and Eurybia.
- A goatish giant.
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The second asteroid discovered, and third largest, (2) Pallas.
Similar: ⚴
- A female given name from Ancient Greek of mythological origin; rare in English.
- A surname.
Translations
Talk about this word "Pallas." Wiktionary, via Micwyn, micwyn.com/word/pallas. Accessed 6 Nov. 2026. Pallas. (n.d.). In Wiktionary, via Micwyn. Retrieved November 6, 2026, from https://micwyn.com/word/pallas "Pallas." Wiktionary, via Micwyn. Accessed November 6, 2026. https://micwyn.com/word/pallas.Cite this
@misc{pallas_2026,
title = {Pallas},
howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
year = {2026},
url = {https://micwyn.com/word/pallas},
urldate = {2026-11-06}
}
