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Roman Goddess of Wisdom

On top of the Mitchell Library in Glasgow stands a statue entitled Literature, a.k.a. Minerva, the Roman goddess of wisdom. Erected in 1909 and holding a book in her right hand, the model was Teresa MacKenzie who appeared as "Britannia" on old pennies and banknotes.

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Uploaded on August 4, 2015
Taken on August 3, 2015