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The Parthenon
The Parthenon is an ancient Greek temple dedicated to Athena. Located on the Athenian Acropolis, it is one of the most recognizable sites in all of Greece. Questions about the Parthenon can be found here.
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What role did the Parthenon play in Ancient Greek life?
Made offerings to the goddess Athena and asked for guidance and support as she was patron goddess of the city; stored the city's money there under the protection of the goddess; sought sanctuary there under protection of the goddess.
Greek citizens assembled in an open area called an?
An Agora was an important meeting place for Greek citizens. It was the artistic, political, athletic and social center of the city. The most famous of these was the Ancient Athens Agora. This originated between the 18th century and 8th century BCE.
Where in the US could you go to walk around a reconstruction of the Parthenon of Athens?
At Centennial Park in Nashville, Tennessee. It was constructed for the 1897 Tennessee Centennial Exposition.
What was used to build the Pathenon and what was placed inside it?
The Parthenon is built of marble and used to contain a statue of the Greek goddess Athena.
What s the Parthenon known for?
The Parthenon is known as the symbol of Greece and it is known for where the big statue of anthea is
Can the British keep the Parthenon marble?
Ownership of the Elgin marbles is still under ongoing dispute.
What values and abilities does the Parthenon reveal about Greeks?
The Parthenon stands as a sterling example of Balance, Symmetry, Harmony, and Proportion.
Why was entasis each column swelling about a third of the way up employed in the Parthenon?
To fool the eye against them appearing narrower as they rise
Which Greek leader was responsible for the construction of the Parthenon?
The Parthenon was built as a residence for the Goddess Athena, but the construction was done by two Greek architecture, Iktinos and Kallikrates, under the supervision of Phidias the Sculptor.
What material were most temples made out of before the Parthenon?
Stone and mud mixed together made temples and pyramids.
The Athenians named they're city after Athena because Athena and Poseidon had a competition and the winner would have the city named after them. Both Gods gave the city a present Poseidon gave a river running through the city and Athena gave an Olive tree and the Athenians thought Athenas presnt was better and that's why they named the city after her
Are they rebuilding the Parthenon?
Yes they are.. however, i am not sure if it is completed yet... that's what i wanna know..
Who was allowed in the Parthenon?
hi... I've been trying to find that too. I've looked every where!! OI even asked my teacher and she didn't know... so I'm not sure if anyone knows. If they do, HELP!
What do you need to build a model of the Parthenon?
you could use wood, Styrofoam, cardboard, or paper.
How was Athena honored at the Parthenon?
A 40 ft. statue of Athena was built out of gold and ivory. It was destroyed during a Persian invasion.
