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a Greek temple used to shelter a god's statue

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How would you describe Parthenon?

big


Which of these term could be used to describe the greek Parthenon?

Feature


Describe the importance of the Parthenon?

it was very important because i don't know


Describe the great statue of Athena that stood inside the Parthenon?

Made of ivory and gold, wonderfully made, beutiful artwork


How do you describe the sculpture of the statue of Athena?

If your talking about the statue of Athena in the Parthenon then she was wearing a Greek chiton and had all of her battle armor on.


Why is the Parthenon architecturally unusual?

One extremely unusual feature of the ancient Greek Parthenon is the columns. They are not built running on a 180 degree angle. The columns are "curved" as the best way to describe them. This makes the building look larger than it is.


Who was named after the Parthenon?

The Parthenon, Was Named After Athna. (The Goddess Of ''Wisdom'')


What country is the Parthenon in?

The Parthenon is in Greece.


Describe the temple of the Parthenon on the Acropolis in Athens?

The classical Parthenon was constructed between 447-432 BCE The temple's main function was to shelter the monumental statue of Athena that was made by Pheidias out of gold and ivory. The Parthenon's massive foundations were made of limestone, and the columns were made of Pentelic (Mount Pentel) marble, a material that was utilized for the first time. The Parthenon is a temple of the Doric order with eight columns at the façade, and seventeen columns at the flanks.


Who is partheon?

The Parthenon is not a person. The Parthenon was a building


Where can you find pictures of the Parthenon?

You Google Parthenon.


Where is Parthenon located in Greece?

The Parthenon is located in Athens, on the Acropolis.