Athena’s Roman name is Minerva. In Roman mythology, Minerva was the goddess of wisdom, strategy, arts, and war, much like her Greek counterpart, Athena. While the two deities shared similar attributes, their mythologies and stories were distinct to each culture. Minerva was particularly associated with wisdom, crafts, and the protector of the state, and she was considered one of the principal deities in the Roman pantheon.
