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What is the connection between Athens and Athena?
The connection between Athens and Athena is, Athena is the protector god of Athens. The King of Athens, Cecrops, needs a protector god over Athens. Athena was chosen because Athena grew an olive tree, the olive tree was fundamental to the Athenian economy.
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.
Where is the god Athena from and where can she be found?
Athena was born in Athens and she is dead so she cannot be found.
Who hated Athena?
Ares is known to have despised Athena. Also Poseidon fought Athena to be the guardian god of Athens.
What Greek god was the protector of Athens city?
The patron of the city of Athens was the godess Athena (Αθηνά in greek).
Who was the temple dedicated to?
The temple was dedicated to the god or goddess that it was built in honor of, such as Athena in the case of the Parthenon in Athens.
What was the most beautiful and biggest building in Athena?
Athens NOT Athena. Athena is the goddess. The Parthenon on the the acropolis AKA the Temple that's on that weird shaped hill in the city centre. Is dedicated to the goddess (of wisdom and war) Athena. Patron god of the city of Athens.
What greek god is the Parthenon a tribute to?
The Parthenon was dedicated to the goddess Athena, protecter of Athens!
What is the temple of Ceres?
Doric style temple in Paestum that is dedicated to the greek god Athena
Which god or goddess was the Parthenon built to worship?
The Parthenon was dedicated to the goddess Athena Parthenos (Athena the Virgin).
What god did the Parthenon honor?
It is the temple dedicated to the virgin goddess Athena. Parthenos = virgin.
What are the 3 most memorable Greek architectures?
The most memorable architectures have to be the Parthenon which is dedicated to the Greek god Athena, the temple of Artemis obviously dedicated to Artemis and the temple of Zeus dedicated to Zeus
What is the connection between Athens and Athena?
The connection between Athens and Athena is, Athena is the protector god of Athens. The King of Athens, Cecrops, needs a protector god over Athens. Athena was chosen because Athena grew an olive tree, the olive tree was fundamental to the Athenian economy.
Who was the guardian of capital city Athens?
Do you mean the patron god? Because the god is Athena, goddess of wisdom and crafts.
Athens is named after Athena who was Athenaand what did she do?
Athena was the goddess of wisdom and battle. Athens was named after Athena when she beat poseidon (god of the sea) at a challenge for the city.
Why should you remember Athena?
she was the main god of Athens
Which city is named after greek god Athena?
Athens.
