“The figure is, apparently, the goddess Minerva from Roman mythology, also known as Athena in Greek mythology,” said Distelfeld, noting that she was “very popular during the Roman period in ...

With every aspect of Roman life having a specific deity to call upon, it can be tricky to make sense of the ancient pantheon ...

The figure is - apparently, the goddess Minerva from Roman mythology, known also as Athena in Greek mythology. This goddess, ...

the Roman goddess usually associated with wisdom. Minerva, like Athena, the Greek equivalent goddess, is often also associated with warfare and martial matters and the depiction on this gemstone ...

Although they kept Latin names and images, the links between Roman and Greek gods gradually came ... state), Juno (protector of women) and Minerva (goddess of craft and wisdom).

I chose this object because, aside from being a really beautiful artefact, Minerva, Roman equivalent to Greek Athena, is my favourite Roman goddess: she is goddess of war, wisdom and magic.

I chose this object because, aside from being a really beautiful artefact, Minerva, Roman equivalent to Greek Athena, is my favourite Roman goddess: she is goddess of war, wisdom and magic.