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Athena, also referred to as Pallas Athena, the goddess of wisdom, courage, inspiration, civilization, law and justice, just warfare, mathematics, strength, strategy, the arts, crafts, and skill. Minerva, Athena's Roman incarnation, embodies similar attributes. Athena is also a shrewd companion of heroes and is the goddess of heroic endeavor. She is the virgin patron of Athens. The Athenians built the Parthenon on the Acropolis of her namesake city, Athens (Athena Parthenos), in her honor. This beautifully crafted cold cast bronze bust of Athena statue measures 9.75 inches high, 4.5 inches long and 4 inches wide, and depicts Athena wearing a Corinthian helmet with crest tipped upward to show the quiet expression on her face.