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Initially, the statue was received unfavorably by the city's inhabitants, as they considered it did not represent the goddess in an appropriate manner. Since then, the reception turned positive and it has become a popular destination of the city. Historian
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facial features and holds a spear and a shield. The phrase "May justice, wisdom and strength, guard this loyal city" is engraved as well. Initially, the statue was criticized by the citizens, but since then it has become a symbol of the city.
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