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How did Athena get the nickname Pallas Athena?

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Athena and her companion Pallas were sparring with spears, when Athena accidently killed Pallas. As a sign of mourning for her lost friend, Athena placed Pallas' name in front of her ownher own: Pallas Athena.

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