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Athena Minerva w/ Angel This sculpture of Athena Minerva, the goddess of wisdom, war and the handicrafts was the patroness of Athens according to ancient Greek mythology. Minerva was the goddess's Roman counterpart name. According to Hesiod Athena sprang forth in full armor out of Zeus's forehead. As told in the Iliad, she fought alongside the Greek heroes and she represented the virtues of justice and skill in warfare as opposed to the blood-lusting behavior of Aries. Athena (Minerva) was associated with birds, especially the owl and the snake, and she was usually represented as a virgin goddess. Her birth and the contest she had with Poseidon for Athens are depicted on the walls of the Parthenon. Her birthday is celebrated in the festival called Panathenaea. The Athena sculpture is perfect for the desktop, countertops or shelves as an art display that doesn't take up too much space.   Finished: $98 Finish: Classic Faux Marble Gray-White Faux Marble Plain White White Beige Antiquing Sandstone Fogging Gold Leaf Gold Leaf Walnut Antiquing Black Verdigris Gold Black Faux Marble Faux Bronze Texture: High GlossSemi-Gloss Flat Item: #01186 Size: 10.5"x3"x3” Weight: 0.5 lbs.   Full List > Goddesses > Previous - Next