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+<p>An Athena list has a set of characteristics that describe the
+list's functionality and purpose. The list's owner can set many of the
+list's characteristics. The characteristics include
+
+<a href="help.jhtml#description">description</a>,
+
+list type (<a href="help.jhtml#maillist">mailing list</a>, <a
+href="help.jhtml#group">group</a>),
+
+<a href="help.jhtml#admin">administrator</a>,
+
+<a href="help.jhtml#permissions">list permissions</a> (active,
+inactive, public, private, visible, hidden),
+
+and <a href="help.jhtml#lastmod">last modification</a>.
+
+</p>