Minerva (Final Fantasy VII)



Minerva is a character from Crisis Core -Final Fantasy VII-. Although her exact nature is not known in details, she is related to the planet's consciousness, and may either be its personification or its goddess. In the Crisis Core Complete Guide, she was described as "the existence that transcends all matter", which possibly alone backs up the evidence that she is indeed its Goddess. She is interpreted to be the Goddess mentioned in LOVELESS, but in terms of substance she is similar to a summon, though it seems that the purpose behind her actions is to follow the intentions of the Lifestream.

Crisis Core -Final Fantasy VII-
In the main storyline of Crisis Core, Minerva appears when Genesis is defeated by Zack. She shows herself to Genesis in his dream in the Lifestream. She apparently revives him by ending his dream in the Lifestream. The image of Minerva in her actions and expressions is a reflection of the will of the Lifestream.

Battle
Minerva appears as a secret, but optional boss in Mission 9-6-6. She is fought in Banora Underground with Emerald Weapon in the background. It should also be noted that the Goddess is the strongest boss within the game.