Goddess Minerva
Minerva was an ancient Roman goddess of wisdom and reason, of warfare for a good cause, protector of handicrafts, arts, schools and sciences. She was the daughter of Jupiter, the king of the gods. She corresponds to the ancient Greek goddess Athena, daughter of Zeus. Born shining with beauty and completely armed from the head of her father, her name is related to the mind and memory, wisdom and reason. Her likeness is present in sculptures and statues, coats of arms, medals of bravery, seals, etc.
As a goddess of wisdom she is often depicted as an owl. Among other symbols related to Minerva are a house (the first goddess who built a house), a spire and helmet (as a goddess of war for a good purpose), an olive tree (a symbol of peace, wisdom and victory), a butterfly (a symbol of life, happiness and prosperity) and others.
Among the colours which are holy symbols of Minerva are orange, emerald green and royal blue.
Orange is the colour of wisdom and spiritual energy. It leads to profound insights, stability and self-control, dispels fear and brings joy and optimism.
For centuries emeralds have been among the most sought after gems, sometimes valued as much as diamonds, especially if the emerald is of the right shade of green. In ancient times the emerald was regarded as the king of precious stones. It was a sacred stone, a symbol of faith and hope, thought to preserve love. The emerald is said to bring reason and wisdom. Emerald green conveys messages of serenity, luck and health; it also symbolises great harmony, wisdom and love.
Blue carries a message of sincerity, tranquillity, hope and sensitivity. Royal blue symbolises stability. Like the sky, it implies, 'I am always here for you.'
... values, qualities and states which we, at MINERVA, profess and proclaim.
The cult of the goddess Minerva has existed since antiquity to the present day. Creative modern worshippers have suggested various ways to honour her in one’s social or private life, adapting to personal taste, needs and understanding. Such acts of devotion to the goddess may include: support to students; encouraging young people to pursue education and to respect their teachers; offering your expertise in teaching the others the skills you possess; using your knowledge to make the world a better place, etc.
That is the spirit in which we work – the spirit of Minerva.
'Nine-tenths of wisdom consists in being wise in time.' -
