Alea

[ ey-lee-uh ]

noun

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

Example Sentences

Mom Sasha Taylor knew Arnoldo would scream and writhe in her arms, that Acia, who uses a wheelchair, would tense up, and that Alea would try to comfort them both.

From Washington Post

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

From Project Gutenberg

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

From Project Gutenberg

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

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

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

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