Source : Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

Pallas \Pal"las\, n. [L., fr. Gr. ?, ?.] (Gr. Myth.)
   Pallas Athene, the Grecian goddess of wisdom, called also
   {Athene}, and identified, at a later period, with the Roman
   Minerva.

Source : WordNet®

Pallas
     n 1: (Greek mythology) goddess of wisdom and useful arts and
          prudent warfare; guardian of Athens; identified with
          Roman Minerva [syn: {Athena}, {Athene}, {Pallas Athena},
           {Pallas Athene}]
     2: a large asteroid; the second asteroid to be discovered