Children of Minerva

The Children of Minerva, also known as the Cult of Minerva, is a pacifist organization and polytheistic religious movement that is allies with Eli Winterstein and his resistance. It consists of history buffs, scientists, philosophers, and literary writers who rebel against the Whitehand's regressive policies in favor of the preservation of classical thinking and science. They also former atheists who now dedicate themselves to the worship of the Greco-Roman gods, primarily that of Minerva, the Roman goddess of wisdom. They see themselves as the successors of the ancient Roman Empire and favor the separation of religion and politics, despite being pagans.

Deities
The Children of Minerva specifically worship about six Roman gods. Minerva, who is considered the cheif goddess of their pantheon, is attributed with wisdom and scientific knowledge. Janus, the god of time, is attributed with astronomy and the the measurement of time. Apollo, the god of creativity and the sun, is associated with art, music, and literature. Asclepius, the god of medicine, is viewed as as a contributor of medical science. Flora, goddess of flowers, is associated with biology, genetics, and plant life. Vulcan, the god of metalwork, is associated with physics, machinery, and geology.

While these deities are worshipped, some members also worship Hermes, the god of communication and travel. They blame Bellona, goddess of war, for the destruction of the "old world". As a result, she is associated with evil and is denied worship.