Athena was a Greek goddess of war, wisdom, and the crafts. She helped heroes, included Perseus, who slew the Medusa. The Medusa's head is around Athena's neck and the helmet is perched on her head.
Velletri Pallas Bust of Athena
Velletri Pallas, a copy of a 2nd century A.D. votive statue by Kresilas (ca. 430–420 B.C.), in the Glyptothek, Munich, Germany. (More below....)
Velletri Pallas Bust of Athena
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