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Rareaegis
The correct spelling is aegis.
How to pronounce aegis
/ˈiːdʒɪs/
nounIPA: /ˈiːdʒɪs/
Say it like: Aej-is
The correct spelling is aegis. 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 sh…
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noun
- 1.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.
- 2.Usually as under the aegis: guidance, protection; endorsement, sponsorship.
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