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Minerva (/ məˈnɜːrvə /; Latin: [mɪˈnɛru̯ä]; Etruscan: Menrva) is the Roman goddess of wisdom, justice, law, victory, and the sponsor of arts, trade, and strategy. She is also a goddess of warfare, though with a focus on strategic warfare, rather than the violence of gods such as Mars. [2]
Minerva, in Roman religion, the goddess of handicrafts, the professions, the arts, and, later, war; she was commonly identified with the Greek Athena. Some scholars believe that her cult was that of Athena introduced at Rome from Etruria.
7 sty 2014 · Minerva was the Roman goddess of wisdom, medicine, commerce, handicrafts, poetry, the arts in general, and later, war. In many ways similar to the Greek goddess Athena , she had important temples in Rome and was patron of the Quinquatras festival.
7 sty 2014 · Illustration. A 2nd century CE marble statue of Minerva, the Roman goddess of the arts and warfare. (Capitoline Museums, Rome)
3 lis 2020 · Many tools found from the period of Roman occupation show images of Minerva as the patroness of carpenters. Jewellry from Britain often featured Minerva’s image and iconography as well. Hairpins, brooches, and signet rings from Roman Britain often showed Minerva in profile.
25 wrz 2024 · Minerva’s image has been immortalized in various forms of Roman art and sculpture. She is often depicted wearing armor, holding a spear and shield, and accompanied by her symbols, such as the owl. These artistic representations emphasize her dual identity as a warrior and a wise goddess.
9 gru 2022 · Minerva was the wisest of the Roman pantheon, the patron deity of philosophy, craftsmanship, art, and strategy. A quintessentially Roman goddess, she was part of the widely worshiped Capitoline Triad, along with Jupiter and Juno.
