Definition of "aegis" []

• Protection: a child whose welfare is now under the aegis of the courts. (noun)
• Sponsorship; patronage: a concert held under the aegis of the parents' association. (noun)
• Guidance, direction, or control: a music program developed under the aegis of the conductor. (noun)
• Greek Mythology The goatskin shield or breastplate of Zeus or Athena. Athena's shield carried at its center the head of Medusa. (noun)

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• "(Athena's shield or "aegis" is decorated with the head of Medusa, the perfect image to paralyze the enemy.)"
• "The extraordinary successes Israelis have demonstrated through a nearly peerless intellectual aegis is something all of us must learn from, particularly within the surrounding region."
• "BoB says: looking at patriot act, Google “lil Red Book” get harassed due to their College work? while aei boobs from bohemia run the state dept freely? and that atta was known of well before 9/11? that many have died. that millions have been lied for what, political ideology? while ignoring other issues for your greed neo-kooks what have you done? that 8 billion was “lost in IRAQ” that aegis is shooting at civilians? that more billions have been lost? that Halliburton has engorged itself? mercenaries?"