Menrva

Classical

Goddess of art and war. The Roman goddess Minerva was probably derived from Menrva. Many of Menrva’s attributes were derived from Athena, but she was also different from the Greek goddess. Where Athena was essentially a virgin goddess, Menrva was also a goddess that promoted marriage and childbirth.

Menrva was a powerful and popular goddess; together with Tin and the goddess Uni, they formed the supreme triad of the Etruscan pantheon.

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Name

Menrva, Menerva (Etruscan).
Minerva (Roman).
Athena, Athene (Greek).

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Created:August 29, 2004

Modified:August 15, 2024