minerva (Meaning)
minerva (n)
(Roman mythology) goddess of wisdom; counterpart of Greek Athena
minerva (n.)
The goddess of wisdom, of war, of the arts and sciences, of poetry, and of spinning and weaving; -- identified with the Grecian Pallas Athene.
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minerva Sentence Examples
- Minerva, the Roman goddess of wisdom and war, was a formidable figure in mythology.
- The University of Minerva in Spain is a highly esteemed institution known for its academic excellence.
- The owl, symbolizing wisdom and knowledge, is often associated with Minerva.
- Minerva Street in Dublin is named after the Roman goddess.
- The Minerva Award recognizes outstanding achievement in art and literature.
- The asteroid 93 Minerva was named after the Roman deity.
- Renaissance artists frequently depicted Minerva in their works, portraying her as a symbol of wisdom and virtue.
- Minerva's helmet, the Aegis, was said to confer invincibility upon its wearer.
- The Minerva Project, a digital library, provides free access to a vast collection of classical Greek and Roman texts.
- The character of Minerva in the Harry Potter series is a wise and knowledgeable witch, named after the Roman goddess.
FAQs About the word minerva
(Roman mythology) goddess of wisdom; counterpart of Greek AthenaThe goddess of wisdom, of war, of the arts and sciences, of poetry, and of spinning and weaving;
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Minerva, the Roman goddess of wisdom and war, was a formidable figure in mythology.
The University of Minerva in Spain is a highly esteemed institution known for its academic excellence.
The owl, symbolizing wisdom and knowledge, is often associated with Minerva.
Minerva Street in Dublin is named after the Roman goddess.
