Alea

[ ey-lee-uh ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

Classical Mythology. an epithet of Athena referring to a sanctuary built in her honor by Aleus.
an ancient city on the E border of Arcadia, near Argolis.

His Majesty, when you were named in the circle short while since, was heard to say, 'Jacta est alea!

Alea, a warrior who invented dice at the siege of Troy; at least so Isidore of Seville says.

Violent scenes of deadly struggle filled the pediments of the temple of Athene Alea at Tegea.

Now indeed alea jacta erat, and my fleet was burnt to ashes.

Alea, as the daughter of the king, they treated with even more consideration than Vihala.

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