Introduction to Minerva
Minerva is the Roman goddess of wisdom, arts, strategic warfare, and crafts. She is the Roman equivalent of Athena, but with additional domains such as commerce, medicine, and the arts. Daughter of Jupiter and the Titaness Metis, she was born from Jupiter's head, already an adult and armored, after he swallowed her mother to avoid a prophecy. Minerva is part of the Capitoline Triad with Jupiter and Juno, emphasizing her importance in Roman religion.
Correspondence Table for Minerva
| Planet | Mercury |
| Day | Thursday |
| Number | 7 |
| Colors | Blue, silver |
| Sacred Places | Temple on the Aventine Hill in Rome, Temple of Minerva Medica |
| Offerings | Olive, honey, craft tools |
Symbol and Appearance of Minerva
Minerva is often depicted in armor, holding a spear and a shield, with her sacred animal, the owl, symbolizing wisdom. She is also associated with the olive tree, which she created in a famous contest against Neptune.
Genealogy of Minerva
Daughter of Jupiter and Metis, Minerva was born under unusual circumstances: Jupiter, fearing that Metis's child would overthrow him, swallowed her. Minerva then emerged fully formed and armed from Jupiter's head. She remained a virgin goddess, dedicating herself to strategy, arts, and knowledge.
