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The '''Statue of Zeus''' within the [[Temple of Zeus, Olympia|Temple of Zeus]] in the [[Sanctuary of Olympia]] in [[Elis]], [[Greece]], was a | [[File:ACOD Statue of Zeus - Kassandra and Barnabas.png|thumb|250px|The Statue of Zeus]] | ||
The '''Statue of Zeus''' within the [[Temple of Zeus, Olympia|Temple]] of [[Jupiter|Zeus]] in the [[Sanctuary of Olympia]] in [[Elis]], [[Greece]], was a one of the seven [[Wonders of the World|wonders]] of antiquity. | |||
==History== | |||
Made by the [[Athens|Athenian]] sculptor [[Phidias]] using [[gold]] and [[ivory]], the statue featured the god seated on a richly decorated throne, the goddess [[Nike]] on his right hand, and a staff topped with the god's signature [[eagle]] in his left hand.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]''</ref><ref>''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey'' – [[Discovery Tour: Ancient Greece#Elis|Elis: Elis Coinage and Banner]]</ref> | |||
During the 428 BCE [[Olympic Games]] the [[Sparta]]n [[Mercenary| | During the 428 BCE [[Olympic Games]], the [[Sparta]]n ''[[Mercenary|misthios]]'' [[Kassandra]] visited the temple and the statue with her friend and the captain of the ''[[Adrestia]]'', [[Barnabas]].<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey'' – [[Barnabas Abroad]]</ref> | ||
==Behind the scenes== | |||
Though the statue is attested to have existed, it was lost and destroyed in 400s. The statue seen in ''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'' seems to be largely based on the [[Rome|Roman]] [[marble]] and [[bronze]] ''[https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Zeus_Hermitage_St._Petersburg_20021009.jpg Seated Zeus]'' statue. | |||
==Appearances== | ==Appearances== | ||
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[[Category:Locations in Elis]] | [[Category:Locations in Elis]] | ||
[[Category:Landmarks in Olympia]] | [[Category:Locations in the Valley of Olympia]] | ||
[[Category:Landmarks in the Sanctuary of Olympia]] | |||
[[Category:Monuments]] | [[Category:Monuments]] | ||
[[Category:Statues]] | [[Category:Statues]] | ||
Latest revision as of 17:04, 28 May 2026
This article is about the statue of Zeus in Sanctuary of Olympia. For other uses, see Statue of Zeus.
- "Unbelievable craftsmanship. Much better than the statue on Kephallonia."
- ―Kassandra[src]
The Statue of Zeus within the Temple of Zeus in the Sanctuary of Olympia in Elis, Greece, was a one of the seven wonders of antiquity.
History[edit | edit source]
Made by the Athenian sculptor Phidias using gold and ivory, the statue featured the god seated on a richly decorated throne, the goddess Nike on his right hand, and a staff topped with the god's signature eagle in his left hand.[1][2]
During the 428 BCE Olympic Games, the Spartan misthios Kassandra visited the temple and the statue with her friend and the captain of the Adrestia, Barnabas.[3]
Behind the scenes[edit | edit source]
Though the statue is attested to have existed, it was lost and destroyed in 400s. The statue seen in Assassin's Creed: Odyssey seems to be largely based on the Roman marble and bronze Seated Zeus statue.
Appearances[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Odyssey
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Odyssey – Elis: Elis Coinage and Banner
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Odyssey – Barnabas Abroad