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The '''Erechtheion''' was an ancient [[Greece|Greek]] temple on the | The '''Erechtheion''' was an ancient [[Greece|Greek]] temple on the north side of the [[Akropolis Sanctuary]] in [[Athens]], [[Greece]]. | ||
The most significant site of worship on the akropolis, the temple was known for its {{Wiki|caryatid}}s and was dedicated to the Greek gods [[Poseidon]] and [[Athena]]. In addition, it was also dedicated to [[Erechtheus]] and [[Kekrops]], two legendary kings of Athens.<ref name="ACOD">''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]''</ref> | The most significant site of worship on the akropolis, the temple was known for its {{Wiki|caryatid}}s and was dedicated to the Greek gods [[Poseidon]] and [[Athena]]. In addition, it was also dedicated to [[Erechtheus]] and [[Kekrops]], two legendary kings of Athens.<ref name="ACOD">''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]''</ref> | ||
During the [[Peloponnesian War]] | During the [[Peloponnesian War]] the temple was visited by the [[Sparta]]n ''[[Mercenary|misthios]]'' [[Kassandra]].<ref name="ACOD" /> | ||
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The Erechtheion was an ancient Greek temple on the north side of the Akropolis Sanctuary in Athens, Greece.
The most significant site of worship on the akropolis, the temple was known for its caryatids and was dedicated to the Greek gods Poseidon and Athena. In addition, it was also dedicated to Erechtheus and Kekrops, two legendary kings of Athens.[1]
During the Peloponnesian War the temple was visited by the Spartan misthios Kassandra.[1]
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The Porch of the Caryatids
