Greek - Athena and the Parthenon Flashcards
1
Q
What did the Acropolis focus on?
A
The worship of Athena and the main temple for this was the Erechtheion
2
Q
What was outside the temple?
A
The Altar of Athena Polias where the sacrifices took place
3
Q
Why did the Parthenon not have its own altar or priesthood?
A
It was an offshoot of this cult
4
Q
What was on the eastern pediment above the entrance?
A
Athenians depicted Athena’s birth
5
Q
What was on the western pediment?
A
Shows the contest for the naming of Athens
