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/ˈējis/,
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aegises, plural;
  1. The protection, backing, or support of a particular person or organization
    • - negotiations were conducted under the aegis of the UN
  2. (in classical art and mythology) An attribute of Zeus and Athena (or their Roman counterparts Jupiter and Minerva) usually represented as a goatskin shield

  1. auspices: kindly endorsement and guidance; "the tournament was held under the auspices of the city council"
  2. breastplate: armor plate that protects the chest; the front part of a cuirass
  3. An aegis , from Greek αιγίς, is a large collar or cape worn in ancient times to display the protection provided by a high religious authority or, it is the holder of a protective shield signifying the same, such as a bag-like garment that contained a shield. ...
  4. Aégis is the third music album of Norwegian metal band Theatre of Tragedy, and the last album of their musical period defined by gothic stylings and Early Modern English lyrics.
  5. AEGIS is a research network of European centres in African studies, which aims to create synergies between experts and institutions. With primary emphasis on Social Sciences and Humanities, AEGIS' main goal is to improve understanding about contemporary African societies.
  6. AEGIS, or the All-Wavelength Extended Groth Strip International Survey, is a multi-wavelength astronomical survey of a patch of the sky with low extinction and zodiacal scattering. The purpose of the survey is to study the physical processes and evolution of galaxies at redshift z ~ 1. ...
  7. Aegis is the sixtet Filipino alternative rock band (five girls and a man).
  8. Aegis (Trey Rollins) is a fictional African American superhero in the Marvel Comics universe. He was created in 1999, first appearing in New Warriors vol. 2, #0. He then joined the second version of the New Warriors.
  9. The Aegis (pronounced EE-jus) is Dartmouth College's award-winning yearbook. Published annually, the Aegis captures the passions, experiences, and perspectives of students during their four years at Dartmouth.
  10. Freedom City is a fictional, city-based campaign setting for the roleplaying game Mutants & Masterminds. It was designed by Steve Kenson, whose design philosophy for the setting seems based-on and in honor of several classic comic book icons and concepts.
  11. Aegis is a fictional character, a comic book cosmic entity published by Marvel Comics and appearing as an enemy of Galactus. Created by writer Keith Giffen and artist Andrea DiVito, the character first appeared in Annihilation: Silver Surfer #3 (Aug. 2006). ...
  12. Aegis is a software change management system first released in 1991. It supports a strongly test-driven development workflow on top of any number of different underlying revision control systems, such as RCS or SCCS.
  13. AEGIS SecureConnect (or simply ‘AEGIS’) is a network authentication system popular in IEEE 802.1X networks. It was developed by Meetinghouse Data Communications, Inc. (since acquired by Cisco Systems and renamed “Cisco Secure Services Client”). The AEGIS Protocol is an 802.1X “Supplicant” (i.e. ...
  14. The Antiproton Decelerator (AD) is a storage ring at the CERN laboratory in Geneva. It was built as a successor to the Low Energy Antiproton Ring (LEAR) and started operation in the year 2000. The decelerated antiprotons are ejected to one of several connected experiments.
  15. AEGIS is Windows Server software used along with Microsoft SQL Server by Gravity Corporation to run the official Ragnarok Online game servers. ...
  16. A mythological shield associated with Zeus and Athena shown as a short cloak consisting of a goatskin. The aegis of Athena is usually shown with a border of snakes and with the head of Medusa in the center. ...
  17. A form of power that offers protection, for example the power of a Government department over a State agency
  18. Athena's breastplate, given to her by her father Zeus. The aegis made Athena invulnerable.
  19. The aegis is the shield of Zeus (originally a goatskin), which thunders when he shakes it. Athena also bore the aegis, often tasseled and with the head of Medusa affixed, its petrifying power still intact. ...
  20. Aid to the Elderly in Government Institutions
  21. (Gk- goatskin; pron. ee'-jiss): in Greek mythology, a shield or breastplate covered with a goatskin and holding the actual head of Medusa (who could turn onlookers into stone), as well as other evil figures; it was used to overwhelm opponents with terror and was primarily the possession of ...
  22. a shield borne by Zeus and later, by his daughter Athena and occasionally by Apollo; a sign of Zeus' protection.
  23. the shield of Pallas Athena and Zeus, fashioned by Hephaestus with Medusa’s head in the center and ornamented with golden tassels; or, the skin of the giant Pallas slain by Athena (or of the goat Amalthea which suckled Zeus) used as a cuirass or thrown over the shoulders. ...
  24. In Greek mythology, the AEGIS was a powerful disk or badge-like device that was used by certain gods as a defensive weapon or shield and is associated with the serpentine powers of the MEDUSA phenomenon. See MEDUSA and PARABOLIC MIRRORS.
  25. A reference to the item in DotA called the Aegis of the Immortal, an item that gave the bearer a free resurrection. This item in HoN is the Token of Life and is dropped by Kongor