genus Athene vs Athene

genus Athene and Athene both are nouns.

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

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

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

genus Athene (noun)	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