Minerva

Minerva
   From Roman mythology, she is the daughter of Jupiter alone, and has no mother, and is a virgin goddess. She sprang from Jupiter's head full-grown and in full armor. She is the Goddess of the City, the protector of civilized life, agriculture and handicrafts. She also invented the bridle and tamed horses for men to use. Her temple is the Parthenon, Athens is her favorite city. She created the olive, and her bird is the owl. The Greeks called her Pallas Athena and Athena.

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