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Allow me to introduce you to my favourite godess, Minerva. Also known as Athena in Greek mythology, Minerva was the patron godess of widom, arts, and war -- but only when the City is endangered. She was notorious for her chastity, which she defended ferociously. Nike, personification of victory, was her constant companion.

My name, Sofie, is derived from the Greek Sophia, meaning wisdom, of which Athena was the godess. The very first gift I got as a baby was a plush owl from my grandmother. Over the years, I've always liked her best, and I've gathered a small collection of owl statues. When I was studying Latin, I started to think of her as Minerva instead of Athena, but she's stil the same godess.

I've always strongly identified with Minerva. I'm smart, I like arts, and if push comes to shove, I will defend my home, even with violence.

Somewhere before I take off for the UK, I'm getting another tattoo done, of an abstractisised owL; it'll be on my belly somewhere.

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Athene

[kmazzy.livejournal.com]

coooool. she's so the coolest. when i was young i wanted to be her. i have this tape recording of me when i was little reading my greek mythology book. reading the athene page over and over again.....