| | Minerva - Goddess of Wisdom - Crystalinks |
 | | Minerva was the daughter of Jupiter and Metis. |
| | Adapting Greek myths about Athena, Romans said that Minerva was not born in the usual way, but rather sprang fully armed from the brain of her father; this image has captivated Western writers and artists through the ages. |
| | Minerva is usually depicted wearing a coat of mail and a helmet, and carrying a spear. |
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