in the Seventeenth Century. The reality is the old woman with a veil is the goddess Athena‚ disguised to compete against Arachne the mortal who dared defy the goddess herself.4 Story states that there was a young lady who weaved very beautifully and boasted her talent to all who viewed her works. She defiantly admitted that her hands were much more talented than that of the goddess Athena. Word came to Athena of this insolence so she retreated to the village where Arachne lived‚ and “turned her
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The Athenian Acropolis stands as a engineering and design marvel of the Classical Era of Greek civilization‚ constructed between 447 and 432 BCE. Contained within the mount‚ is the complex of temples dedicated to Athena-Nike and Athena-Parthenon‚ the Parthenon‚ as it is typically referred to‚ is the most well known structures in this temple complex. All made of marble‚ the Doric structure is a masterpiece of construction‚ created in the wake of the destruction of the previous structures during the
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Romans added their own touches to the design and style of the temple. The Parthenon The Parthenon in Athens was built between the years 447 and 432 BCE to replace two previous temples (Silverman‚ n.d.). The Parthenon was dedicated to the goddess Athena‚ the patron goddess of Athens (Ministry of Culture and Sports‚ 2012). The Parthenon is a rectangular temple with Doric columns and two main rooms: a larger chamber that served as an altar of worship‚ and a smaller chamber that served as a treasury
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him. Her wise influence helps him figure out his role at the palace. “I hold the reins of power in this house‚” (28) Telemachus says boldly to his mother in attempt to prove his maturity. This little surge of energy was given to him by his guardian Athena goddess of wisdom and war. She disguised herself as a wise old man then gives Telemachus advice that will help him deal with the destruction of his father’s palace. In this passage lines 13-16 “you suitors who plague my mother‚ you‚ you insolent overweening…
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went to Polydectes‚ as he was on his throne and showed him Medusa’s head. Polydectes instantly turned to stone like hot water being thrown in the frigged cold. Perseus finally saved his mother from Polydectes. Perseus gave the head of Medusa to Athena and she placed it on her shield. “He accompanied his mother back to her native Argos‚ where he accidentally struck her father‚ Acrisius‚ dead when throwing the discus‚ thus fulfilling the prophecy that he would kill his grandfather.” (Britannica)
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4 Phases of Greek Art * Geometric 900-600 B.C.E * Archaic 600-480 B.C.E * Classical 980-323 B.C.E * Hellenistic 323-31 * Large funerary Vase * Known as Diphlon Vase or Krator * From the geometric era * Made from busted clay * Ceramics were used for storage * It also showed a lot of culture with images * The Greek buried their dead & practiced cremations Bronze Man & Centaur * Human body mixed with a horse like figure * Centaur from lefkand
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Athens which is in southern Europe is one of the oldest cities in Ancient Greece. It is believed to have been established in the end of the fourth millennium BC. The name Athens is derived from ancient Greek goddess Athena. Sparta is said to have been founded by Lacedaemon the son of Zeus and Taygete who married Sparta the daughter of Eurotas. Sparta was a city that was on the banks of the River Eurotas in ancient Greece. In the next few paragraph I will compare and contrast a few things between
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Primarily‚ the Propylaea is meant to be the area of transition between everyday secular life to the sacred space containing Athens’ most ancient and holy shrines such as the Parthenon and Temple of Nike Athena. Along with being a religious site where ceremonial traditions such as religious sacrifices took place‚ the Propylaea was also used as a museum. This gateway was used for protection as well even though that purpose was less significant in the overall
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hubris causes trials for both‚ one being a long journey as well as a contest against Athena herself. Interestingly‚ despite Odysseus’ and Arachne’s mastery of their skills‚ their relationships with the goddess of their talents have a stark difference; the aforementioned Odysseus having more a friendship with Athena unlike Arachne’s rivalry. Although both Odysseus and Arachne being unparalleled in the strengths of Athena‚ their relationships with the goddess differ. In each text‚ both characters excel
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Explanation I have chosen to build a temple for Poseidon in the city-state of Athens. The reason this temple is in Athens is because according to the Greek myth on the website Mr. Donn‚ the contest of Poseidon and Athena‚ the two gods compete to prove they are worthy of guarding that city-state. Athena gets the honor to guard that city-state because Poseidon thinks her gift is much better than his‚ but still is unhappy. To show his unhappiness‚ he flooded Athens. So‚ to show thanks to allowing her to be their
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