What does the cryptic crossword clue "Worried about female deity (6)" mean?

The definition is "deity". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). HEN (synonym="female bird") in ATE (synonym="worried, as in “what’s eating you?” = what’s worrying you?") = ATHENE; definition: "deity" The answer is ATHENE.

Worried about female deity (6)

Independent Cryptic #12020 | 10 Across | 2025-04-18 flower

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