Panathenaea noun. [pa,naƟɪ'ni:ǝ] E17.
[Greek panathēnaia neut. pl. adjective (sc. hiera solemnities), formed as PAN- + Athēnaios Athenian, from Athēnai Athens or Athēnē Athene.]
Greek History. A national festival held annually (also lesser Panathenaea) or every fifth or, by modern reckoning, fourth year (also greater Panathenaea) in Athens, with a procession to the shrine of the goddess Athene, gymnastic games, and musical competitions.

■ Panathenaean adjective of, pertaining to, or characteristic of the Panathenaea L18.

■ Panathenaic adjective Panathenaean E17.

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