Minerva

Definition

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.

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  • c. 263 BCE
    A shrine is dedicated to Minerva on the Aventine in Rome.
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