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Minervabrunnen

Minerva Fountain

Athena or Pallas Athena (Παλλὰς Ἀθηνᾶ) in Greek, or Minerva, in Roman mythology the goddess of war, civilization, wisdom, etc. She is often depicted with an owl, which symbolizes her ties to wisdom.
(Wikipedia: Athena and Minerva)

18th century sculptor
1784

Description

Sandstone statue of Minerva in armour with shield and lance.

Sculptor

Unknown 18th century sculptor

Sources & Information

Erfurt: Denkmäle, Brunnen, Skulpturen und Reliefs im städtischen Raum, 2002 (PDF on-line).
Wikipedia, Minervabrunnen (Erfurt).

Locatie (N 50°58'34" - E 11°1'27")

Item Code: deth146; Photograph: 12 October 2018
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