What does the cryptic crossword clue "Back hawk-headed god seen in Athenian market (5)" mean?

The definition is "Athenian market". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). AGO (synonym="Back") + RA (synonym="god") = AGORA; definition: "Athenian market" The answer is AGORA.

Back hawk-headed god seen in Athenian market (5)

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