parthenos

[pahr-the-nos]

parthenos Definition

a Greek word meaning 'virgin' or 'maiden'.

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Summary: parthenos in Brief

'Parthenos' [pahr-the-nos] is a Greek word that means 'virgin' or 'maiden.' It is often used in the context of Greek mythology, such as the Parthenon temple in Athens dedicated to the goddess Athena Parthenos, meaning 'virgin Athena.'