Minerva, Ancient Roman goddess, Pallas Athena in the Greek pantheon. Minerva holding a young olive tree. According to legend she created the olive as the most necessary and useful present to man. Engraving after a seal from Ithaca.
Minerva, Ancient Roman goddess, Pallas Athena in the Greek pantheon. Minerva holding a young olive tree. According to legend she created the olive as the most necessary and useful present to man. Engraving after a seal from Ithaca.
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