... > Classical Mythology and Ancient History > gods ~ classical mythology > the great goddesses of Heaven, and their train > (story of) Minerva (Pallas, Athena) > non-aggressive, friendly or neutral activities and relationships of Minerva > Minerva playing the flute (or trumpet) at a banquet of the gods; Venus and Juno laugh silently at her distorted face > Minerva throws the flute away after having seen her face mirrored in the water