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*Instead of its real {{Wiki|Elgin Marbles|marble pedimental sculptures}}, the Parthenon has the same fictional bronze pedimental sculptures depicting the {{Wiki|Giants (Greek mythology)#The Gigantomachy|Gigantomachy}}, the [ | *Instead of its real {{Wiki|Elgin Marbles|marble pedimental sculptures}}, the Parthenon has the same fictional bronze pedimental sculptures depicting the {{Wiki|Giants (Greek mythology)#The Gigantomachy|Gigantomachy}}, the [[Battle of the Giants and Gods|battle]] between the Giants and the Greek gods in Greek mythology that are also shared by other temples in game.<ref name="pediment">[https://twitter.com/adreinhard/status/1065085989838876672 ''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.'']. Tweet by @adreinhard. Accessed 29 August 2019.</ref><ref name="bronze">[https://www.reddit.com/r/assassinscreed/comments/9mpr49/why_do_the_elgin_marbles_on_the_parthenon_are/ Why do the Elgin Marbles on the Parthenon are made out bronze in the game?]. reddit.com. Accessed 29 August 2019.</ref> | ||
*Like many other temples in game, the Parthenon is inaccurately depicted with the metopes of the [[Temple of Zeus, Olympia|Temple of Zeus in Olympia]] which show the [[Labours of Hercules]].<ref name="pediment"/> | *Like many other temples in game, the Parthenon is inaccurately depicted with the metopes of the [[Temple of Zeus, Olympia|Temple of Zeus in Olympia]] which show the [[Labours of Hercules]].<ref name="pediment"/> | ||
Revision as of 20:06, 29 August 2019
| This article is about landmark in Athens. You may be looking for the Panthéon in Paris or the Pantheon in Rome. |
The Parthenon (Greek: Παρθενώνας) is a former temple on the Akropolis Sanctuary in Athens, Greece, dedicated to the goddess Athena, the patron god of Athens.
History
At the command of Perikles the construction of Parthenon began in 447 BCE when the Athenian Empire was at the peak of its power. It was completed in 438 BCE, although decoration of the building continued until 432 BCE.[1]
Made of Pentelic marble, the temple was known for housing the massive statue of Athena made by the renowned sculptor Phidias. The structure also held the city's and Delian League's riches.[1]
In 429 BCE, while the plague was wreaking havoc in Athens, Perikles made it his mission to come to Parthenon and seek to please the gods. Instead, he met his end at the hands of the Cult of Kosmos' enforcer, Deimos.[2]
Trivia
- Instead of its real marble pedimental sculptures, the Parthenon 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.[3][4]
- Like many other temples in game, the Parthenon is inaccurately depicted with the metopes of the Temple of Zeus in Olympia which show the Labours of Hercules.[3]
Gallery
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The statue of Athena Parthenos at the back hall of the temple -
Offerings and treasury at the main hall
Appearances
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Assassin's Creed: Odyssey
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Odyssey – Athens's Last Hope
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 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.. Tweet by @adreinhard. Accessed 29 August 2019.
- ↑ Why do the Elgin Marbles on the Parthenon are made out bronze in the game?. reddit.com. Accessed 29 August 2019.