Wednesday, May 31, 2006

Romano-Etruscan : Minerva/Athene and Justinian



In Romano-Etruscan mythology, Minerva was the Goddess of Wisdom. As the Romans conquered other states they integrated the other cultures with their own, thus she became identified with the Greek Goddess, Athena.



Minerva



Athene Goddess of Justice



Athene is depicted as a warrior



Mosaic of Emperor Justinian

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The Roman Rule of Law and Justice

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