The Acropolis of Athens is one of the most visited world sites, but what stood on top of it before the construction of the ...

And the great statue of Athena Parthenos inside the Parthenon, made of gold and ivory ... on a base decorated with a representation of the birth of Pandora. Pandora is best known through Hesiod ...

Dedicated to Athena Parthenos, or "Athena the Virgin," the magnificent Parthenon stands atop the Acropolis, on the site of another lost temple to Athens' patron goddess. Little is known about this ...

The pediment statues on the Parthenon, showing the birth of Athena and her battle with Poseidon to rule Athens, were accented with paint and even bronze accessories. Over time the stones were ...

Others rave about the fascinating exhibits and love the giant statue of Athena. Located in Centennial Park about 2 miles west of Music Row, the Parthenon is open every day, though hours can vary ...

Visit the Parthenon sculptures in the British Museum ... as the Elgin marbles – depict a procession celebrating the birth of Athena. You will see battles between the centaurs and their human ...