great altar of zeus and athena Flashcards
1
Q
who made this?
A
aasia minor
2
Q
where was this found?
A
modern day turkey
3
Q
what period was this made in?
A
hellenistic
4
Q
where was this found?
A
grease
5
Q
when was this made?
A
175 BCE
6
Q
what was this made out of?
A
marble
7
Q
how many goddesses
A
34
8
Q
how many gods
A
20
9
Q
how many giants
A
59
10
Q
how many animals
A
28
11
Q
what are the carvings of?
A
them defeating the giants
12
Q
why are there mortals and gods fighting on this altar
A
likining themselfs to gods, showing they both fought wars on who should rule
13
Q
what would the altur be used for?
A
sacrifices
14
Q
how do the sculpture look like?
A
very dramatic
15
Q
where did this once stand
A
in a city
