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The biggest and most beautiful temple in Athens was called the was built to be the home for the goddess of wisdom named?
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The Parthenon was built in Athens for the goddess Athena, who is best known as the patron of war, wisdom, and justice.
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What was the biggest and most beautiful temple in Athens called?
Parthenon
Why is the Greek city Athens called Athens?
It is named after the greek goddess Athena
What was the grand temple for the greek goddess Athena called?
The Temple of Athens I think.
What is Athens called today?
Athens is still currently called Athens due to the Greek legend that portrays Athena outsmarting Poseidon in a competition for the beautiful city.
What was the name of the temple that was dedicated to Athena?
The name of the temple to the Greek goddess Athena is called the Parthenon. It is located in Athens Greece on the Acropolis.
What were Athena's character traits?
Athena or Athene, in Greek mythology, is the patron goddess of Athens, Greece. She is the goddess of strategic warfare and heroic endeavor. She was called upon by many heroes for advise and protection. She was also a virgin goddess which made her independent and strong. Also, as Zeus's favorite daughter, she played the role of adviser and was very fair and wise. So I would say her biggest character traits are wisdom, fairness, and strength.
What is the Parthenon built for?
It was built as a temple to the patron goddess of Athens, Athena. She was also known as Athena Parthenos or Athena the maiden which is why its called the Parthenon. It was also built to celebrate a significant victory by Athens over the Persian army who had almost beaten the Athenian when they invaded Athens a few years before. Many Athenian buildings were destroyed by fire during the Persian war and the Athenian ruler Pericles launched a big programme of building to make the city beautiful.
Who is the god of love in ancient Greece?
Aphrodite was the goddess of love and beauty in acient Greece. she was the most beautiful goddess and had a son named Eros, also called cupid by the Romans.
Is Parthenon a sedimentary rock?
The Parthenon is an ancient temple on the Acropolis of Athens, Greece. Dedicated to the goddess Athena. Never heard of a rock called 'parthenon'.
What was the purpose of the Ancient Parthenon in Greece?
The Parthenon in Athens, Greece was under construction from 447 BC to 432 BC. The Parthenon was created to honor the Greek goddess Athena, whom was called the protector of the city. Though the Parthenon is considered a temple, it was never meant to be used as a religious spot; there was no cult activity there. Instead, it is believed that the Parthenon was used as a sort of treasury.
Why was Medusa called wise?
because While Medusa was a beautiful mortal woman, she served beside Athena, goddess of wisdom and knowledge
Beautiful young goddes of nature?
They are known as nymphs.Also, if you are looking for a singular "beautiful young goddess of nature," it might be Persephone.The Nymphs were the young beautiful goddesses of nature.The main Nymph was Pan.
