The Minerva, Bronze statue at Minerva Roundabout, Guadalajara, Mexico

The Minerva is a bronze figure at a roundabout in Guadalajara holding a spear and shield, wearing a Late Roman ridge helmet and a goatskin aegis across its torso. The figure rises roughly 8 meters above its pedestal, showing the Roman goddess in her traditional warrior stance.

Governor Agustín Yáñez commissioned the monument as part of his plan to promote Guadalajara as the "Athens of Mexico"; architect Julio de la Peña designed it and the statue was cast in Aguascalientes. It was unveiled on 15 September 1957 at a cost of Mex$1,250,000. In 2021 the hollow statue was restored after cracks appeared in its spear, knee and torso, and in 2025 the roundabout was reworked ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

The goddess shows facial features drawn from photographs of women native to the Jalisco region, giving her a local identity. This connection between Roman mythology and regional traits makes the sculpture a symbol that brings together both traditions.

The pedestal extends roughly 25 meters and displays the names of 18 distinguished citizens who contributed to the development of Guadalajara. Visitors can view the inscriptions while driving around the roundabout or walking nearby.

At the base of the sculpture, an inscription in Spanish reads: May justice, wisdom and strength guard this loyal city. This phrase refers to the values associated with the Roman goddess and gives the monument a solemn meaning.