Mi·ner·va
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Definition of Minerva
: the Roman goddess of wisdom — compare athena
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“Minerva.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Minerva. Accessed 16 Aug. 2022.
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