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Aegis is the name for Athena's shield. The shield brought terror to all those who saw it because it wielded the bronzed head of Medusa. Her gaze could no longer turn you to stone but it was still a terrifying sight nevertheless.
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∙ 9y agoIn Greek the word aigis has a dual meaning, being both "stormy" and "goatish," hence the close connection between the goat and storms in myth. However, the specific word "Aegis" referred to the shield of Athena, and therefore is used with the meaning of "a shield".
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