Athena And The Paethenon Flashcards
What was the main temple to worship Athena ?
The Erechtheion
What did the Erechtieon house ?
A small wooden statue of Athena
What stood outside the Erechtheion ?
The Altar of Athena Polis were sacrifices took place
Why did the Parthenon not have a Altar or priesthood ?
It was an offshoot of this cult and housed the cities treasures instead
Why are the pediments of the Parthenon so important ?
They showcase Athena’s greatness
Who do we rely on for our info on the Pediments and why ?
Pausanias’ writings
They are heavily fragmented
What is in the eastern pediment ?
Athena’s brith
What is on the western pediment ?
Contest of naming Athena
Where is the cult statue located ?
Within the Parthenon in the Naos
How tall is the cult statue ?
13 meters tall
When was it added to the Parthenon ?
438 BC by Phidias
What is the cult statue made from ?
Gold and ivory
What type of statue is the statue because of the materials used?
Chryselephantine
What does each component of the statue represent ?
Gold: their clothes
Ivory: the skin
What is interesting about the statue ?
It could be melted down if needed which explains why it no longer existed
