minerva

Meanings

• noun

  Goddess of wisdom and strategic warfare in Roman mythology.

  - "Minerva was the Roman goddess of wisdom,Strategy, and handicrafts."
  - "The statue of Minerva stood at the center of the Roman marketplace."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with minerva
meriva , riva

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Variants

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Minerva , invita Minerva , Ida Minerva Tarbell , Tarbell

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Etymology

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Derived from the Latin word 'Minerva', meaning 'intelligence' or 'wisdom'.

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Trivia

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1. Minerva was also known as the goddess of trade and commerce.

2. Minerva's sacred animal was the owl.

3. Minerva's festival was called the Parilia, which was celebrated on June 21.

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Related Concepts

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1. Athena: Minerva is the Roman equivalent of the Greek goddess Athena, both being goddesses of wisdom, courage, inspiration, civilization, law and justice, strategic warfare, mathematics, strength, strategy, the arts, crafts and skill.

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Culture

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Minerva was one of the most widely venerated of the Roman goddesses. She was often depicted wearing a helmet and holding a spear and shield, symbolizing her role as a protector of warriors and the goddess of strategic warfare. In literature, Minerva is often invoked as a symbol of wisdom and inspiration.

How to Memorize "minerva"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize Minerva as a goddess with a helmet, holding a spear and shield.

2. associate
   

   - Associate Minerva with wisdom, knowledge and strategic warfare.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Mnemonic: M - Mighty Minerva, M - Master of Mathematics and Metaphysics.

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