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The Owl: Minerva’s Emblem of Wisdom

Minerva, the Roman goddess of wisdom, stands beneath a moonlit sky with an owl perched on her hand, wearing a white tunic, blue cloak, and Corinthian helmet.
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Fauna: Goddess of Prophecy and Healing

Illustration of Fauna, Roman goddess of prophecy and healing, seated in a peaceful woodland clearing with herbs and gentle light surrounding her.
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The Abduction of Proserpina

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Minerva, the Roman goddess of wisdom, stands beneath a moonlit sky with an owl perched on her hand, wearing a white tunic, blue cloak, and Corinthian helmet.
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The Owl: Minerva’s Emblem of Wisdom

Find out why the owl became Minerva’s sacred symbol of wisdom, reason, and vision in Roman mythology.
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Minerva: Goddess of Wisdom, Strategy, and the Arts

Explore Minerva, Roman goddess of wisdom and strategy, patroness of the arts, crafts, and civilization.
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