aegis

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Synonyms: egis, aegir, legis, aeges, aegts, aegus, regis, agis, algis, aetis, angis

Antonyms: egis, aegir, legis, aeges, aegts, aegus, regis, agis, algis, aetis, angis

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Noun

{{lb|en|Greek mythology|Roman mythology}} A [[mythological]] [[shield#Noun|shield]] associated with the [[Greek]] [[deity|deities]] [[Zeus]] and [[Athena]] (and their [[Roman]] [[counterpart]]s [[Jupiter]] and [[Minerva]]) shown as a short [[cloak#Noun|cloak]] made of [[goatskin]] worn on the [[shoulder#Noun|shoulders]], more as an [[emblem]] of [[power#Noun|power]] and [[protection]] than a [[military]] shield. The aegis of Athena or Minerva is usually shown with a [[border#Noun|border]] of [[snake#Noun|snakes]] and with the head of [[Medusa]] in the center. {{defdate|from early 17th c.}}
{{lb|en|figuratively}} [[guidance|Guidance]], [[protection]]; [[endorsement]], [[sponsorship]].

{{lb|en|[[NASA]]}} {{acronym of|en|w:Autonomous Exploration for Gathering Increased Science}}.

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