[Etruscan] The Etruscan version of the Greek Athena, and portrayed similarly (with helm, spear, and shield). Just like Athena, Menrva was also born from the head of a god, in this case Tinia. She is part of triad with Tinia and Uni. She is the predecessor of the Roman goddess Minerva.
MENRVA
Meaning of MENRVA in English
Encyclopedia Mythica English dictionary. Английский энциклопедический словарь греческой мифологии. 2012