According to Wikipedia it is Athena.
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However it should be noted that Minerva is actually the Roman counter part to Athena. The two could be (and perhaps should be) taken to be the same god.
Minerva, or otherwise known as Athena(can be spelled Athene) is the Greek Godess of crafts, war, and wisdom. Because of this, Athena is on the California state seal to represent California for having war and wisdom.
why is Athena on the California state seal does California and rome have something in common
That is not Athena, but she the queen of the amazon women who in legend lived in Calfino a place that was lush and had gold. The symbols of Ca take us back to our history.
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The California state seal features Minerva, the Roman goddess on it. There is also a river, a bear, and a worker featured on the state seal.
On the California state seal is Minerva, the Roman goddess of wisdom. The seal was designed by Major R. S. Garnett and adopted at the Constitutional Convention of 1849.
In 1849
It is located in the great state of California, where the Governator lives.
She sings the State Anthem and is the model for the State Seal.
California State Fire Marshal
Gold miners.
It's an important symbol.
it matter hom many houses you seal
state seal is used for sealing
What is wisconsines state seal
1910