Dedicated to Athena Parthenos, or "Athena the Virgin," the magnificent Parthenon stands atop the Acropolis, on the site of another lost temple to Athens' patron goddess. Little is known about this ...

And the great statue of Athena Parthenos inside the Parthenon, made of gold and ivory, held in the palm of her hand another image of Nike, some six feet tall, offering it to the Athenians as if to ...

This development pays homage to its namesake—the Athena at the Parthenon — by embodying strength, elegance and timeless beauty while maintaining modern comfort and convenience. Richland ...

On arriving in Athens, the first sight these young tourists would look for was the Acropolis and its crowning glory: the pillared Parthenon, dedicated to the warrior goddess Athena. Yet even as ...

Nestled in Nashville’s coveted West End neighborhood, just steps from Centennial Park’s iconic Parthenon structure, Athena at ...

The proposal to create high-quality replicas could serve as a compromise, allowing the British Museum to retain a display ...

The Parthenon was a temple dedicated to the goddess Athena Parthenos, meaning Athena the Virgin. It was built on the Acropolis - a rocky citadel at the heart of the city. Its central hall housed a ...

The Parthenon The Parthenon stands as an enduring symbol of ancient Greece and its democratic ideals. Perched majestically on ...

Others rave about the fascinating exhibits and love the giant statue of Athena. Located in Centennial Park about 2 miles west of Music Row, the Parthenon is open every day, though hours can vary ...

Claims to the Parthenon Sculptures began when they were ... One is a fragment of the head of a horse that was pulling Athena's chariot in the frieze. Another depicts a young boy's head, believed ...

Claims to the Parthenon Sculptures began when they were taken from Greece ... One is a fragment of the head of a horse that was pulling Athena's chariot in the frieze. Another depicts a young boy's ...