Pallas Pallas /ˈpæləs/

noun

1. A large asteroid; the second asteroid to be discovered  ( Pallas , 2 Pallas )
   a large asteroid; the second asteroid to be discovered
   
2. (Greek mythology) goddess of wisdom and useful arts and prudent warfare; guardian of Athens; identified with Roman Minerva  ( Athena , Athene , Pallas , Pallas Athena , Pallas Athene )
   (Greek mythology) goddess of wisdom and useful arts and prudent warfare; guardian of Athens; identified with Roman Minerva