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The Parthenon honors Athena, the patron goddess of Athens (note the name similarities). He used almost all of Athens' money.
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What god did the Parthenon honor?
It is the temple dedicated to the virgin goddess Athena. Parthenos = virgin.
Temple built for the goddess Athena?
The Temple of Athena Nike was built in honor of the goddess, but it was later replaced by one of Greece's most renowned architectural masterpieces: the Parthenon.
Why did most people Athens build the Parthenon?
The Parthenon was built as a gift, or place to worship, the Greek goddess Athena, who was the patron goddess of the greek goddess Athens. The Parthenon had a statue of Athena inside that was made of ivory and gold. It is said to be one of the finest examples of Doric architecture. The Parthenon sits on the Acropolis, which means "high-city," so the gift to Athena would sit high, like the goddess herself.
Why was the Parthenon built in honor of Athena?
yes its true it was named after athene>
Who was the temple of Artemis built in honor of?
I believe it was built to honor Artemis.
Why was the temple of Hephaestus built?
The temple of Hephaestus was built for Hephaestus and in in honor of him.
What temple was built during the Golden Age to honor athena?
Parthenon
What god did the Parthenon honor?
It is the temple dedicated to the virgin goddess Athena. Parthenos = virgin.
What was the name of the temple in Athens built in honor of the goddess Athena?
The Parthenon is the temple in Athens built in honor of the Greek goddess of wisdom and war, Athena.
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 temple was built in honor of the Greek goddess Athena in Athens?
the Parthenon in the acropolis. it had a massive golden-plated statue of her (as Athena Nike) inside
Temple built for the goddess Athena?
The Temple of Athena Nike was built in honor of the goddess, but it was later replaced by one of Greece's most renowned architectural masterpieces: the Parthenon.
What temple was made in honor of Athena?
The Parthenon
What was the building built to honor Athena the goddess of wisdom served as a model for western architecture?
The Parthenon temple on the Acropolis in Athens.
What city is the Parthenon built in?
Athens which is the capital. it was built to honor the Parthenon of greek gods and goddesses
What were pericles?
Pericles was the leader of Athens in ancient Greece, and was regarded as one of there best leaders. He is also famous for building the acropolis and the Parthenon, a large temple to Athena and in honor of there victory at the battle of the marathon. He is also regarded as one of the best leaders in history.
Why did most people Athens build the Parthenon?
The Parthenon was built as a gift, or place to worship, the Greek goddess Athena, who was the patron goddess of the greek goddess Athens. The Parthenon had a statue of Athena inside that was made of ivory and gold. It is said to be one of the finest examples of Doric architecture. The Parthenon sits on the Acropolis, which means "high-city," so the gift to Athena would sit high, like the goddess herself.
