Polias

Po'lias

(Πολιάς), i. e. "the goddess protecting the city," a surname of Athena at Athens, where she was especially worshipped as the protecting divinity of the acropolis. (Paus. 1.27. § I; Arnob. ad v. Gent. 6.193.) [L.S]

Polias

(Πολιάς) or Poliūchus (Πολιοῦχος, “Protectress of the city”). A special name of Athené (q.v.) in many Greek cities, but particularly at Athens.

Polias

• title of Athena

• Athena