Contents

Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter i
2. Contents vii
3. Illustrations ix
4. Acknowledgements x
5. Abbreviations xii
6. Introduction 1
7. 1 The Roman Minerva and Elements of Medieval Classicism 11
8. 2 The Sapiential Tradition: Minerva as Redemptress 44
9. 3 The Martianus Tradition: Minerva as Mistress of the Liberal Arts 81
10. 4 The Patrona Tradition: Minerva as Protectress and Benefactor 120
11. 5 The Patristic Tradition: Minerva as Idol 162
12. 6 The Ovidian Tradition: Minerva as Venus’ Ally 203
13. Conclusion 247
14. Bibliography 257
15. Index 298