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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
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
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
References
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Odyssey
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Odyssey – Elis: Elis Coinage and Banner
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Odyssey – Barnabas Abroad