Which Greek deity was honored with a towering gold and ivory statue inside the Parthenon? A: Athena B: Zeus C: Poseidon D: Hera

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Cedric Wilkerson

1 June, 21:04

Which Greek deity was honored with a towering gold and ivory statue inside the Parthenon? A: Athena B: Zeus C: Poseidon D: Hera

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Azul Cohen · Answer 1

B. The Parthenon is a former temple, on the Athenian Acropolis, Greece, dedicated to the goddess Athena, whom the people of Athens considered their patron. Construction began in 447 BC when the Athenian Empire was at the peak of its power