
The Capitol · The Wise · The Warrior · Patroness of Crafts
Minerva
“Duty above words. Reason and skilled hands build what outlives both fear and wrath.”
You are at the entrance of the temple on the Aventine. The priestess has lit the lamp. Enter and ask about your business.
The Word of Minerva
I am Minerva, daughter of Jupiter, born from his head. The Romans honor me together with Jupiter and Juno on the Capitoline. I know crafts, sciences, the wisdom of war and just judgment.
Ask about your business, about a decision, about how to order life reasonably. I will answer briefly, like an inscription on stone: without flattery, without empty words.
What people come to me with
My kin
Jmy fatherJupiterThe supreme god. People come to him for power and order. I am his reason.enterMson of JupiterMarsThe god of war. I give war its order and rules, so that strength does not become madness.enterVmy auntVestaShe guards the hearth of Rome. Without her fire and my craft the house will not stand.enterMherald of the godsMercurySwift mind and word. With him are settled the affairs of trade and roads.enter