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*Minerva is the Roman | *Minerva is the Roman goddess of wisdom, war, art, commerce, weaving, among other things.<ref> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Minerva </ref> Minerva has Etruscan roots, linking her to Menvra <ref>http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Menrva</ref>, another name Minerva mentions as a name she was once known by. Due to these roots, it can be safely assumed that the Greek goddess Athena also came from Minerva's influence. | ||
*Minerva is also one of the statuettes that must be collected and placed on a pedestal with her 'partner' Jupiter, at the [[Auditore Villa]]. | *Minerva is also one of the statuettes that must be collected and placed on a pedestal with her 'partner' Jupiter, at the [[Auditore Villa]]. | ||
*Minerva's knowledge of Desmond reliving Ezio's memories implies Those Who Came Before could see the future. | *Minerva's knowledge of Desmond reliving Ezio's memories implies Those Who Came Before could see the future. | ||
*Minerva is | *Minerva's name root (Proto-Indo-European ''mn-'' and Latin ''men-'') links her to memory, remembrance, or recollection, which is what her role is in the game (in helping the Assassin's, or humanity, remember their past). This parallels [[Juno|Juno's]] roll in her name, which means "to warn". | ||
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Revision as of 08:34, 30 November 2010
- "Here sits the king of all Olympus, and beside him stands Wisdom, to guide his rule"
- ―Minerva and Jupiter statues description.
Minerva, previously known as both Merva, Mera and so on, was one of the many members of Those Who Came Before.
Message in the Vault
Minerva appears as a hologram figure within The Vault, and reveals a little of the origin of humanity within her people's history.
Minerva explains how humans came to be, what the Pieces of Eden were for, and why her people no longer control the humans, or even exist at all. She states the purpose of the vaults built across the planet, and the disaster that the Earth suffered. She referred to Ezio as the "prophet," and during most of her appearance, she spoke to someone Ezio could not see, thus confusing him. She then tells him that she was not speaking with him, but through him. Minerva apparently knew that Desmond would one day relive Ezio's memories, as she seemingly addresses the camera (or Desmond's perception of the scene through the Animus) throughout her monologue, and concludes by saying, "the rest is up to you... Desmond," much to his ancestor's confusion. As Ezio tries to ask Minerva who Desmond is, her hologram disappears, leaving Ezio with all of his questions unanswered.
Trivia
- Minerva is the Roman goddess of wisdom, war, art, commerce, weaving, among other things.[1] Minerva has Etruscan roots, linking her to Menvra [2], another name Minerva mentions as a name she was once known by. Due to these roots, it can be safely assumed that the Greek goddess Athena also came from Minerva's influence.
- Minerva is also one of the statuettes that must be collected and placed on a pedestal with her 'partner' Jupiter, at the Auditore Villa.
- Minerva's knowledge of Desmond reliving Ezio's memories implies Those Who Came Before could see the future.
- Minerva's name root (Proto-Indo-European mn- and Latin men-) links her to memory, remembrance, or recollection, which is what her role is in the game (in helping the Assassin's, or humanity, remember their past). This parallels Juno's roll in her name, which means "to warn".
References
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