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a painting of a woman wearing a red and white dress holding onto a wall with ivy growing on it

Clementia is the Roman goddess of forgiveness and mercy. She was celebrated as a deification of one of the noble virtues, in this case, Clemency. Her symbols are the branch and a scepter, and she is often seen leaning against a pillar, a column, or a wall. She was invoked regularly by leaders who would ask for her help in allowing them to forgive others and give them the strength to show mercy.

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a painting of a woman with a golden headdress and holding a staff in her hand

Athena often given the epithet Pallas, is an ancient greek goddess associated with wisdom, handicraft, and warfare who was later syncretized with the Roman goddess Minerva. The patron and protectress of various cities across Greece, particularly the city of Athens. The Parthenon on the Acropolis of Athens is dedicated to her. Her major symbols include owls, olive trees, snakes, and the Gorgoneion. In art, she is generally depicted wearing a helmet and holding a spear. Athena was believed…

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a woman dressed in blue and gold is standing with her hands on her hips while wearing a costume

Hera in ancient greek religion and mythology is the goddess of women, marriage, family and childbirth, one of the twelve Olympians and the sister and wife of Zeus. She is the daughter of the titans Cronus and Rhea. Hera rules over Mount Olympus as queen of the gods. A matronly figure, Hera served as both the patroness and protectress of married women, presiding over weddings and blessing marital unions. One of her defining characteristics is her jealous and vengeful nature against Zeus'...

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