Soon none but Minerva and Neptune were left to contend for the coveted honour. […] This insolent speech so incensed Minerva, that she cast aside her disguise and accepted the challenge. […] Minerva, the goddess of wisdom, was widely worshipped. […] He first wooed Minerva, who, having sworn never to marry, contemptuously dismissed his suit. […] He also disputed the sovereignty of Trœzene with Minerva, and that of Corinth with Apollo.