Aegis of Athena
object · 2 works · 2 mentions · 2 anchored passages
aegis · deadly aegis · priceless aegis · the aegis
in the texts
Iliad
Athena's fringed, golden-tasseled aegis, described in detail as she moves among the host to spur it to battle.
The chiefs about the son of Atreus chose their men and marshaled [ krinô] them, while Athena went among them holding her priceless aegis that knows neither age nor death.
Odyssey
Athena's divine shield-like implement, whose display terrifies the suitors into flight.
Then Athena from her seat on the rafter held up her deadly aegis, and the hearts of the suitors quailed.