Attributed to Phidias and dated to the mid-fifth century BCE, it was an offering from the city of Athens to Athena, its tutelary deity. The naos of the Parthenon on the acropolis of Athens was designed …

Aug 5, 2025 · The Athena Parthenos was a colossal ivory and gold sculpture, symbolizing Athens’ power and the goddess’s wisdom and war-prowess. Crafted by Phidias for the Parthenon in Athens …

Dec 8, 2024 · The Athena Parthenos inspired countless works of art and served as a benchmark for monumental sculpture in the ancient world. Its emphasis on divine grandeur, intricate detail, and …

Athena is the Greek goddess of strategic warfare, wisdom, weaving and the patron goddess of the ancient city-state Athens, Greece. Her title, Athena Parthenos, refers to her status as a virgin …

Jan 25, 2015 · The magnificent temple on the Acropolis of Athens, known as the Parthenon, was built between 447 and 432 BCE in the Golden Age of Pericles, and it was dedicated to the city's patron …

Sep 21, 2024 · The Athena Parthenos, a monumental statue of the goddess Athena, stood as a symbol of Athenian identity and pride in Ancient Greece. Crafted by the renowned sculptor Phidias, this …

Oct 18, 2025 · Two of the gods that expressed their interest in the city were Athena, the goddess of war and wisdom, and Poseidon, the god of the ocean. They plan to glorify the city, rename it after …

Nov 15, 2024 · At the center of the Parthenon stood an enormous statue of Athena, created by the renowned sculptor Phidias around 438 BC. The Athena Parthenos statue, towering over 12 meters …

Athena Parthenos, the virgin goddess of wisdom, warfare, and crafts, holds a central place in the pantheon of ancient Greek deities, particularly in the context of Athens. Her significance is not merely …

Athena Parthenos, meaning "Athena the Virgin," was a monumental statue of the goddess Athena, created by the renowned sculptor Phidias. It was housed in the Parthenon, a temple on the Acropolis …