Minerva

Northup was born in the New York town of Minerva in 1808, and held numerous jobs upstate, one of which was a violinist.

Outside, on the roof, the clock is flanked by more Beaux Arts touches: statues of Hercules, Mercury, and Minerva.

That afternoon, Maria presented her Minerva Awards to five “remarkable women” who have changed lives.

The olive, too, was sacred to Minerva, and as the symbol of peace was woven into the victors crown.

Athene (Roman Minerva) however, the goddess of wisdom, had a character without a flaw, and ranked with Apollo in wisdom.

The feast of Minerva lasted five days, when offerings were made by all mechanics, artists, and scholars.

At this time the minds of our yachtsmen were sorely fretted by the performance of the cutter 'Minerva' from Scotland.

But a new art does not rise from the mind of a nation as Minerva is said to have risen from the head of Jupiter.