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a greek sculptor phidias
The Statue of Zeus at Olympia was built for the ancient Greek god Zeus, the king of the gods in Greek mythology. Created by the sculptor Phidias around 435 BCE, it was housed in the Temple of Zeus in Olympia, a major religious site and the location of the ancient Olympic Games. The statue was an expression of devotion and reverence, symbolizing the power and majesty of Zeus.
There are several temples of Zeus; the most famous one in Olympia, which housed the Statue of Zeus that became a Wonder of the Ancient World, was built in the 460s to 450s B.C.
Phidias made the Zeus statue at Olympia.
The statue of Zeus was built for Zeus.
The statue of Zeus was built in Olympia.
The statue of zeus was built at pelonnesus (modern Greece)
why was the statue of zeus at olympia is so important
The statue of Zeus was built in Olympia to honor the Greek god Zeus, who was considered the king of the gods in Greek mythology. The statue was part of the temple dedicated to Zeus and served as a symbol of his power and significance in ancient Greece.
It was built to honor zeus
the statue of Zeus was built to honor Zeus and to show his glory to passing visitors. the statue of Zeus was built to honor Zeus and to show his glory to passing visitors.
The statue of Zeus was built so that the people in Olympia Greece can worship him for all that he has done.
the famed sculptor Phidias built the statue in 435 BC.
by the Greeks
For the temple of Zeus where he was worshiped.
For the temple of Zeus where he was worshiped.