Panathenaia Flashcards
how often was the great Panathenaia
every 4 years
who did the Panathenaia celebrate
Athena
what was the Pompe
the procession
where did the pompe start
near the Dipylon gate
how did the procession get up to the Acropolis
the sacred way
where did the Pompe finish
the Erectheion
what was the peplos
a robe woven for Athene each year that was put on an olive wood statue in the Erectheion at the lesser Panatheaia, a the greater it would be put on the large statue
what was the sacrifice given to Athena
a hecatomb
how was the meat from the sacrifice distributed
- Important officials were given their portion
- then rest of the attendants were given theirs
Musical contests: how long did they last
1-3 days
Musical contests: rhapsodic contests
recreations of Homer
Musical contests: prize
winner in 4th century got a golf crown worth 1,000 drachmas
Athletic contest: who took part
boys, men and youths
Athletic contest: what events were there
running, pentathlon, pankration…
Athletic contest: prize
first and second were awarded Panathenaic amphora with olive oil
