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Minerva
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Mi·ner·va  (m-nûrv)
n. Roman Mythology
The goddess of wisdom, invention, the arts, and martial prowess. She came to be identified with the Greek Athena.

[Latin; see men-1 in Indo-European roots.]

Minerva [mɪˈnɜːvə]
n
(Myth & Legend / Classical Myth & Legend) the Roman goddess of wisdom Greek counterpart Athena
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.Minerva - (Roman mythology) goddess of wisdomMinerva - (Roman mythology) goddess of wisdom; counterpart of Greek Athena
Roman mythology - the mythology of the ancient Romans
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Minerva [mɪˈnɜːvə] NMinerva
Minerva [mɪˈnɜːvə] nMinerva


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