The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word AEGIS which also is the latest solution we found used in New York Times in 1984.
Mythological shield crossword clue answers
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| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| AEGIS | 100 % | 5 |
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Mythological shield
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- athena
- ares
- argus
- atlas
- carpet
- diana
- echo
- hera
- hercules
- hero
- irene
- medusa
Crossword Answer definitions
AEGIS noun- 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.
- Usually as under the aegis: guidance, protection; endorsement, sponsorship.
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