Menrva

Menrva held a prominent position in Etruscan mythology as the goddess of wisdom, warfare strategy, and the arts.

Bronze statuette of Menrva, c. 500-480 BC. (c) Sailko

Symbols: Gorgoneion, helmt, spear and shield
Parents: Tinia and Uni
Greek Equivalent: Athena
Roman Equivalent: Minerva

Renowned for her intellectual acumen and martial prowess, she was depicted in art wearing a helmet, wielding a spear, and brandishing a shield—a symbolic representation of her patronage over strategic thinking and artistic inspiration.

Menrva on a Roman As from Etruria. (c) CNG