Athene vs genus Athene

Athene and genus Athene both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
Athene	Yes	No	No	No
genus Athene	Yes	No	No	No

As nouns, Athene and genus Athene are synonyms defined as:

Athene and genus Athene: a genus of Strigidae containing the spotted owlet, little owl, forest owlet, and burrowing owl (Athene)

Athene (noun)	genus Athene (noun)
a genus of Strigidae containing the spotted owlet, little owl, forest owlet, and burrowing owl (Athene)	a genus of Strigidae containing the spotted owlet, little owl, forest owlet, and burrowing owl (Athene)
(Greek mythology) goddess of wisdom and useful arts and prudent warfare; guardian of Athens; identified with Roman Minerva