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Which part of the temple did the staue of the god or goddess stand?
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What does the exterior of the Erectheum look like?
Erechteum is a temple of a notable design which is elegant and unusual at the same time. It is located on the North West part of the Acropolis of Athens. In one of the sides there are 6 statues of young maidens the Karyatids [Καρυάτιδαι] from Karyae city with a temple dedicated to goddess Artemis http://www.alphatours.com/photos/erectheum.jpg
What is an Egyptian pylon?
An Egyptian pylon is a temple. It has two large towers next to each other that taper down with the largest part at the bottom. The word "pylon" is a Greek word given to the Egyptian temple.
How many times was the Temple of Demeter destroyed?
The Eleusinion was a part of the Acropolis of Athens and parts of it are still standing.
What did they do in a ziggurat?
It was a rectangular stepped tower, sometimes surmounted by a temple, it was part of the religious architecture found in Mesopotamia after 2000 BC
Does the greek goddess alectrona have a husband?
No, she doesn't as a virgin goddess she had no husband or children. In this aspect she is much like Hestia, and Artemis as neither of them have husbands or children. Even in the Percy Jackson books , Rick Riordan respected the virginity of Hestia, and Artemis
Where is the holiest part of a temple?
The god/goddess statue. Answer 2 It depends upon the religion in question.
Who are the female greek and roman gods?
The most important Roman goddesses were Juno, the queen of gods, patron goddess of Rome and the women of Rome; Vesta, the goddess of the hearth and the household; Ceres, the goddess of agriculture and grain crops; Diana, the goddess the hunt, the moon and childbirth; Venus, goddess of love, beauty, sex, fertility and prosperity ; and Minerva, the goddess of wisdom music, poetry, commerce, weaving, crafts, and medicine and magic These goddesses were part of the Di Consentes; the twelve major Roman deities which came in six male-female pairings.Some other Roman goddesses were: Dea Dia, the goddess of growth; Feronia, the goddess of wildlife, fertility, health and abundance; Fortuna, the goddess of fortune; Fides, the goddess of trust; Libera, the wife of Liber, they were the gods of viticulture, patrons of the plebeians, they were part of the Aventine triad which was worshipped by the plebeians; Flora, goddess of flowers and spring; Lucina, another the goddess of childbirth; Luna, the goddess of the moon; Mater Matuta, the goddess of the dawn; Magna Mater, the great Mother; Ops, and earth goddess and a goddess of fertility; Salus, the goddess of security and well-being; Terra (or Tellus or Terra Mater), a goddess of the earth;Juno and Minerva, together with Jupiter and was part of the Capitoline Triad, three supreme deities who were worshiped at the Temple of Jupiter Optimum Maximus, Rome's largest temple which stood on the Capitoline Hill. The gods of this triad was the tutelary gods of the Roman stateCeres and Libera, together with Liber were part of the Aventine Triad (or the plebeian Triad or the agricultural Triad). Their temple was on the Aventine Hill, which was associated with the plebeians (the commoners). They were the patrons of the plebeians and were a focus for plebeian identity in opposition to the patrician aristocracy. It is thought that this triad was created in opposition to the Capitoline Triad because its gods were the tutelary gods of the Roman state at a time when the state was monopolised by the patrician aristocracy.
A place of worship with the same name as a body part?
temple
What do you do after you capture jolteon flareon and Vaporeon in Pokemon ranger 1?
If you mean at the temple then you need to make your way to the top of the temple where the platforms are and tap on each one to make the Pokemon stand on them. This will make the door open to the top part of the Temple for you to find the Boss of the Go-Rock Squad. Hope I Helped And Have fun!
What were goddess of loves counter part?
Aphrodite was the goddess of love, the male counterpart being Eros.
Where Greek goddess real?
No. They were part of mythology.
What does the exterior of the Erectheum look like?
Erechteum is a temple of a notable design which is elegant and unusual at the same time. It is located on the North West part of the Acropolis of Athens. In one of the sides there are 6 statues of young maidens the Karyatids [Καρυάτιδαι] from Karyae city with a temple dedicated to goddess Artemis http://www.alphatours.com/photos/erectheum.jpg
What was the hill in Athens that featured temples and other important buildings called?
The hill that Athens was built on was called the Acropolis. It was a prominent hill located in the center of the city and was an important religious and political center. In addition it was the site of several important structures and monuments including: The Parthenon - a temple dedicated to Athena the patron goddess of Athens The Propylaea - a monumental gateway that served as the entrance to the Acropolis The Erechtheion - a temple dedicated to Athena and Poseidon The Temple of Nike - a temple dedicated to the goddess of victoryThe Acropolis was an important part of ancient Athens and has remained an important symbol and landmark throughout the centuries.
What is the name of the temple bone?
There is not a temple bone, its part of the cranium or the skull. The portion of the skull at the temple is called the temporal arch.
What is the oldest temple in Bali?
Uluwatu Temple is a Hindu temple set on the cliff bank in south part of Bali Peninsula.
What is the religious building for Hindus?
A mandir or temple is a sacred place of worship in Hinduism. It is devoted to a specific deity, and it serves as the divine abode on earth. The central sanctum, called garbhagriha, houses the idol or statue of the revered god or goddess, making it the holiest part of the temple.
How much of Solomon's temple is left?
None of it. The Western Wall that the Jews pray is not a part of the Temple itself but the retaining wall for the esplanade / flat surface that the Temple sat on. Jerusalem is a hilly city and so the northeast corner is much higher than the southwest corner of where the Temple would stand. In order to create a level surface, walls to support the esplanade were built in the south and the west. These retaining walls are all that is left.
