AEGIS (ae-gis, also e-gis \EE-jiss\ noun)

 1.  Shield, protection
 2.  Patronage, sponsorship
 3.  Guidance, direction, or control
 4.  Greek Mythology: The goatskin shield or breastplate of Zeus or Athena.
     
 Athena's shield carried at its center the head of medusa.

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