Roman goddess of wisdom, war, arts, and crafts, equivalent to the Greek goddess Athena.
From Latin Minerva, possibly from an Etruscan goddess name or related to 'mens' (mind). The name became associated with intellectual pursuits and strategic warfare in Roman culture.
Minerva's owl became a symbol of wisdom that persists today, appearing on university seals and currency worldwide. The phrase 'the owl of Minerva flies at dusk' suggests that wisdom comes only after events have concluded - we understand things fully only in retrospect.
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