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The Erechtheion (/ ɪ ˈ r ɛ k θ i ə n /, latinized as Erechtheum / ɪ ˈ r ɛ k θ i ə m, ˌ ɛ r ɪ k ˈ θ iː ə m /; Ancient Greek: Ἐρέχθειον, Greek: Ερέχθειο) or Temple of Athena Polias is an ancient Greek Ionic temple on the north side of the Acropolis, Athens, which was primarily dedicated to the goddess Athena.
Dec 3, 2012 · The Erechtheion (or Erechtheum) is an ancient Greek temple constructed on the acropolis of Athens between 421 and 406 BCE in the Golden Age of the city in order to house the ancient wooden cult statue of Athena and generally glorify the great city at the height of its power and influence.
- Mark Cartwright
The Erechtheion is an intricate temple. It sprang from a complex plan that was designed to accommodate the radically uneven ground on the site, and to avoid disturbing sacred shrines like the altars to Poseidon (Erechtheus), and Hephaestus, or the spot where Poseidon hit the Acropolis with his trident.
May 27, 2024 · This sacred temple, built between 421 and 406 BCE, is dedicated to the legendary kings Erechtheus and Kekrops as well as the gods Athena and Poseidon. Its magnificent Ionic columns, ornate sculptural reliefs, and famous Caryatid statues exemplify the pinnacle of ancient Athenian craftsmanship.
Jul 15, 2021 · The Erechtheion is a distinctive building whose large columns are statues depicting women. These statues are known as Karyatides, derived from the fact that they were inspired by the women of Karyes in Lakonia.
He was the divine judge of a contest between a god and a goddess to see who could be the patron of the city of Athens. - [Voiceover] And in a contest judged by the earthly king, Erechtheion. - [Voiceover] The mythic figure. - [Voiceover] Hence the name of this temple, the Erechtheion.
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- Steven Zucker,Beth Harris
The Erechtheion, designed by the architect Mnesikles, was a complex building constructed in the last twenty years of the 5th century BC. It replaced the “Archaios Neos” (Ancient Temple) of Athena Polias, part of which had been destroyed by the Persians sixty years earlier.
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