| Statue of Minerva | |
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 The statue in 2011 | |
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| Artist | Joaquín Arias |
| Year | 1957 |
| Medium | Bronze sculpture |
| Subject | Minerva |
| Dimensions | 11 m (36 ft) |
| Weight | 4.5 t |
| Location | Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico |
| 20°40′27″N 103°23′14″W / 20.67417°N 103.38722°W | |
A statue of Minerva, the Roman goddess of wisdom and strategic warfare (colloquially known as La Minerva), is installed in a roundabout fountain in Guadalajara, in the Mexican state of Jalisco. It is a bronze sculpture supported by a large pedestal that names 18 notable citizens of the city. The statue has indigenous facial features and holds a spear and a shield. The phrase "May justice, wisdom and strength, guard this loyal city" is engraved as well. Initially, the statue was criticized by the citizens, but since then it has become a symbol of the city.