In this day the 5 day period of the Great Quinquatria begins: these Quinquatria are named "Great" to distinguish them from the Small Quinquatria celebrated in June.
These five days are dedicated to Minerva or the sacralization of Intelligence. Minerva is "The Mind", the "thousand tasks' Virgin Goddess" and is represented by an armour, a helmet and a lance: she is "The Reason" and the Reason is always well armed.
In Ancient Rome was kept a wooden statue of Minerva which, according to the legend, was brought by Aeneas escaping from Troy. This wooden statue was destroyed by christians.
This is thus a period dedicated to science, music, art and poetry.
These five days are dedicated to Minerva or the sacralization of Intelligence. Minerva is "The Mind", the "thousand tasks' Virgin Goddess" and is represented by an armour, a helmet and a lance: she is "The Reason" and the Reason is always well armed.
In Ancient Rome was kept a wooden statue of Minerva which, according to the legend, was brought by Aeneas escaping from Troy. This wooden statue was destroyed by christians.
This is thus a period dedicated to science, music, art and poetry.
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