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(Greek mythology, Roman mythology) A mythological shield associated with the Greek deities Zeus and Athena (and their Roman counterparts Jupiter and Minerva) shown as a short cloak made of goatskin worn on the shoulders, more as an emblem of power and protection than a military shield. The aegis of Athena or Minerva is usually shown with a border of snakes and with the head of Medusa in the center.
aegis
Under the aegis of Athena, the city prospered, its borders guarded by the emblem of a goat-skin cloak with Medusa's head at its center.
Under the aegis of Athena, the city prospered, its borders guarded by the emblem of a goat-skin cloak with Medusa's head at its center.
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