parthenogenous
Parthenogenesis (from the Greek παρθένος parthenos, “virgin”, + γένεσις genesis, “creation”) is an asexual form of reproduction found in females where growth and development of embryos occurs without fertilization by a male.
Athene, the Athenians City-goddess, was the parthenogenous daughter of the immortal Metis, Titaness of the fourth day and all the planet Mercury, who presided over all wisdom and knowledge.
The Greek Myths, Robert Graves.
