Minerva (Final Fantasy VII)
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Minerva is a character from Crisis Core -Final Fantasy VII-. Although her exact nature is not known in details, she is related to the planet's consciousness, and may either be its personification or its goddess. In the Crisis Core Complete Guide, she was described as "the existence that transcends all matter", which possibly alone backs up the evidence that she is indeed its Goddess. She is interpreted to be the Goddess mentioned in LOVELESS, but in terms of substance she is similar to a summon, though it seems that the purpose behind her actions is to follow the intentions of the Lifestream.
[edit] Story
In the main storyline of Crisis Core, Minerva appears when Genesis is defeated by Zack. She shows herself to Genesis in his dream in the Lifestream, and revives him. The image of Minerva in her actions and expressions is a reflection of the will of the Lifestream.
[edit] Battle
- Main article: Minerva (Boss)
Minerva appears as superboss in Mission 9-6-6. She is fought in the Great Cavern of Wonders. It should also be noted that the Goddess is the strongest boss within the game.
[edit] Etymology
Minerva is the Roman name of the Greek Goddess Athena. Minerva in Roman Mythology, is the virgin goddess of poetry which of course interconnects her with Genesis, as he is the original performer of the epic poem.
Athena was also the child of Zeus and a Titaness; Zeus devoured the pregnant Titaness in fear that the son that was born from them would overule the father, however when Zeus' head split open in a wave of light to reveal a female he was pleased. This is also shown how Minerva creates a grand shine of light that pleases Genesis.
Athena was also the goddess of war but did not enjoy blood, which replicates Minerva's choice of golden and honorable weapons.
