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{{WP-REAL|Temple of Zeus, Olympia}} | {{Otheruses|the temple in Sanctuary of Olympia|[[Temple of Zeus]]}} | ||
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{{ | |image = ACOD Olympia Temple of Zeus.jpg | ||
|description = | |||
|location = [[Sanctuary of Olympia|Olympia]], [[Elis]], [[Greece]] | |||
|architect = {{Wiki|Libon (architect)|Libon}} | |||
|dateconstructed = c. 470 BCE – 457 BCE | |||
|datedestroyed = 426, 522, 551 | |||
|abandoned = 6th century | |||
|functions = Temple | |||
|affiliation = Cult of [[Zeus]] | |||
|Other factions = | |||
|features = [[Statue of Zeus, Olympia|Statue of Zeus]] | |||
|price = | |||
|events = | |||
}} | |||
The '''Temple of Zeus''' was a temple dedicated to the [[Greek mythology|god]] [[Jupiter|Zeus]] in the [[Sanctuary of Olympia]] in [[Elis]], [[Greece]]. | |||
==History== | |||
Around 435 BCE the renowned [[Athens|Athenian]] sculptor [[Phidias]] finished the massive [[Statue of Zeus, Olympia|statue]] of Zeus made of [[gold]] and [[ivory]], considered one of the [[Wonders of the World]].<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 temple was visited by the [[Sparta]]n ''[[Mercenary|misthios]]'' [[Kassandra]] with her friend [[Barnabas]].<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey'' – [[Barnabas Abroad]]</ref> She visited the temple again at the request of Phidias soon after.<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey'' – [[The Message, the Stick, and the Artist]]</ref> | ||
==Behind the scenes== | |||
Instead of its real [[marble]] pedimental sculptures, the temple has the same fictional [[bronze]] pedimental sculptures depicting the {{Wiki|Giants (Greek mythology)#The Gigantomachy|Gigantomachy}}, the battle between the Giants and the Greek gods in Greek mythology that are also shared by other temples in game.<ref name="pediment">{{Twitter|adreinhard|status/1065085989838876672|Andrew Reinhard|quote=1/3 Here are some composite images I made featuring the east and west pediments and the metopes of the Parthenon both real and imagined in Assassin's Creed: Odyssey|image=File: Andrew Reinhard - Twitter - Parthenon.png}}</ref><ref name="bronze">{{Cite web|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/assassinscreed/comments/9mpr49/why_do_the_elgin_marbles_on_the_parthenon_are/|title=Why do the Elgin Marbles on the Parthenon are made out bronze in the game?|author="Tyrannosaurus90"|publisher=''{{Wiki|Reddit}}''|date=9 October 2018|accessdate=29 August 2019}}</ref> | |||
The metopes of the temple are true to its [http://www.hellenicaworld.com/Greece/Art/Ancient/en/HerculesOlympia.html real counterparts] and depict seven of the [[Labours of Hercules]]. They are also inaccurately depicted on the [[Parthenon]] and other temples in game.<ref name="pediment" /> | |||
== | ==Appearances== | ||
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'' | *''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'' | ||
== | ==References== | ||
{{ | {{GalleryBox|Temple of Zeus, Olympia}} | ||
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[[Category:Locations in Elis]] | |||
[[Category:Locations in the Valley of Olympia]] | |||
[[Category:Landmarks in the Sanctuary of Olympia]] | |||
[[Category:Temples]] | [[Category:Temples]] | ||
[[Category: | [[Category:Viewpoints]] | ||
Latest revision as of 17:05, 28 May 2026
This article is about the temple in Sanctuary of Olympia. For other uses, see Temple of Zeus.
The Temple of Zeus was a temple dedicated to the god Zeus in the Sanctuary of Olympia in Elis, Greece.
History[edit | edit source]
Around 435 BCE the renowned Athenian sculptor Phidias finished the massive statue of Zeus made of gold and ivory, considered one of the Wonders of the World.[1][2]
During the 428 BCE Olympic Games, the temple was visited by the Spartan misthios Kassandra with her friend Barnabas.[3] She visited the temple again at the request of Phidias soon after.[4]
Behind the scenes[edit | edit source]
Instead of its real marble pedimental sculptures, the temple has the same fictional bronze pedimental sculptures depicting the Gigantomachy, the battle between the Giants and the Greek gods in Greek mythology that are also shared by other temples in game.[5][6]
The metopes of the temple are true to its real counterparts and depict seven of the Labours of Hercules. They are also inaccurately depicted on the Parthenon and other temples in game.[5]
Appearances[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
An image gallery is available for Temple of Zeus, Olympia
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Odyssey
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Odyssey – Elis: Elis Coinage and Banner
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Odyssey – Barnabas Abroad
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Odyssey – The Message, the Stick, and the Artist
- ↑ 5.0 5.1
Andrew Reinhard (@adreinhard) on Twitter "1/3 Here are some composite images I made featuring the east and west pediments and the metopes of the Parthenon both real and imagined in Assassin's Creed: Odyssey" (screenshot)
- ↑ "Tyrannosaurus90" (9 October 2018). Why do the Elgin Marbles on the Parthenon are made out bronze in the game?. Reddit. Retrieved on 29 August 2019.
