http://textus-receptus.com/w/index.php?action=history&feed=atom&title=AegisAegis - Revision history2026-04-07T07:05:15ZRevision history for this page on the wikiMediaWiki 1.13.2http://textus-receptus.com/w/index.php?title=Aegis&diff=278676&oldid=prevNick: New page: ===Etymology=== From Latin aegis, from Ancient Greek αἰγίς (aigís, “goatskin”, “shield of Athena”), from αἴξ (aíx, “goat”). ===Noun=== aegis (plural aegi...2015-12-27T03:28:13Z<p>New page: ===Etymology=== From Latin aegis, from Ancient Greek αἰγίς (aigís, “goatskin”, “shield of Athena”), from αἴξ (aíx, “goat”). ===Noun=== aegis (plural aegi...</p>
<p><b>New page</b></p><div>===Etymology===<br />
From Latin aegis, from Ancient Greek αἰγίς (aigís, “goatskin”, “shield of Athena”), from αἴξ (aíx, “goat”). <br />
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===Noun===<br />
aegis (plural aegises or aegides)<br />
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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.<br />
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Protection, guidance. Usually used as ‘under the aegis’ because of its origin as protection of the shield of Athena.<br />
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Endorsement.<br />
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Sponsorship.<br />
===Synonyms===<br />
auspices<br />
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patronage<br />
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protection</div>Nick