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Minerva

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)

Bildhauer des 18. Jahrhunderts / 18th century sculptor
18th century?

Beschreibung / Description

Stone statue of Minerva on a console on a modern building.

Künstler*in / Artist

Unbekannter Bildhauer des 18. Jahrhunderts
Unknown 18th century sculptor

Quellen & Informationen / Sources & Information

SR Mediathek, SR 2 - Heimatkunde mit Weitzmann: Am St. Johanner Markt.

Stichworte / Tags

Bildhauer des 18. Jahrhunderts / 18th century sculptor
Town: Saarbrücken
Kreis: Regionalverband Saarbrücken
Land: Saarland
Country: Germany
Athena / Minerva

Lage / Location (N 49°13'55" - E 6°59'51") (Satellite view: Google Maps)

Item Code: desl013; Photograph: 29 May 2019
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