Minerva

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A Roman goddess of wisdom, war, and art, like the Greek Athena

proper noun
/mɪˈnɜrvə/

Literature

: Minerva

In Roman mythology, Minerva is revered as the goddess of wisdom and strategic warfare.
Temple of Minerva
Minerva and Mercury

So what happens is he, they say that he is Zeus and his wife Helen is Minerva.

Examples

The Owl of Minerva spreads its wings only with the falling of the dusk.
I myself pray only to Minerva, for wisdom.

Risen (2016)
Of course, the Romans, when they were here, called her Minerva.

The Wicker Tree (2011)
It is as we feared, Minerva.

Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (2002)
This is the so-called temple of Minerva Medica in Rome.
Many ancient scholars dedicated their studies to Minerva, seeking her wisdom in their pursuits.
As the goddess of the arts, Minerva inspired countless works of literature and sculpture.

Synonyms

Athena

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Literature

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A Greek goddess of wisdom, crafts, and war who protects Athens

is the Roman counterpart rather than the original Greek goddess

Athene

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Literature

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The Greek goddess of wisdom, practical skills, and war who protects Athens

is the Roman counterpart rather than the Greek original

Pallas Athena

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Literature

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A Greek goddess of wisdom and war who protects the city of Athens

is the Roman counterpart rather than the Greek protector

Pallas Athene

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Literature

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A Greek goddess of wisdom, crafts, and war who protected Athens, like the Roman Minerva

is the Roman equivalent rather than the Greek figure

Surface Forms

Minerva main

Etymology

The word Minerva comes from the older Etruscan name Menrva and is often linked to the Latin word mens 'mind', which you can see in the English word mental. That's why Minerva is the Roman goddess of wisdom, the arts, and clever war strategy.