Aegis

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The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
  • n. Protection: a child whose welfare is now under the aegis of the courts.
  • n. Sponsorship; patronage: a concert held under the aegis of the parents' association.
  • n. Guidance, direction, or control: a music program developed under the aegis of the conductor.
  • n. Greek Mythology The goatskin shield or breastplate of Zeus or Athena. Athena's shield carried at its center the head of Medusa.
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  • n. A mythological shield associated with Zeus and Athena shown as a short cloak consisting of a goatskin. The aegis of Athena is usually shown with a border of snakes and with the head of Medusa in the center. The aegis is more an emblem of protection and power than an actual military shield.
  • n. Protection, guidance. Usually used as ‘under the aegis’ because of its origin as protection of the shield of Athena.
  • n. Endorsement.
  • n. Sponsorship.
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    "(Athena's shield or "aegis" is decorated with the head of Medusa, the perfect image to paralyze the enemy.)"
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