Some early personifications in the Western world tended to be national manifestations of the majestic wisdom and war goddess Minerva/Athena, and often took the Latin name of the ancient Roman province.
Beberapa personifikasi awal di Dunia Barat cenderung berupa manifestasi nasional dari kebijaksanaan agung atau dewi perang seperti Minerva/Athena, dan cenderung mengambil nama Latin provinsi Romawi kuno.