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The Parthenon was dedicated to the goddess Athena Parthenos (Athena the Virgin).
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What god did the Parthenon honor?
It is the temple dedicated to the virgin goddess Athena. Parthenos = virgin.
Why is the Parthenon important to Greek culture?
It is important because it is a surviving example of Greek architecture, and was important to pre-Christian religion as a place of worship to the goddess Athena.
What is in the center of Parthenon?
The Parthenon was built for Athena the daughter of Zeus when Hephaestus god of fire and blacksmith cracked open Zeus's head and Athena came out fully born and ready to fight Inside was a great big cult statue of the goddess. Today there is nothing inside execpt the remains of the old Parthenon and ruble.
What major god did Spartans worship?
Apollo Carneos,Arthemis Orthia, Athina Khalkioikos had known temples and shrines.
How is the Jefferson memorial and the Parthenon alike?
they both hold statues of famous leaders inside
What god did the Parthenon honor?
It is the temple dedicated to the virgin goddess Athena. Parthenos = virgin.
What greek god is the Parthenon a tribute to?
The Parthenon was dedicated to the goddess Athena, protecter of Athens!
A centerpiece of the legendary Acropolis the temple Parthenon was built in tribute to which Greek god?
Goddess of Wisdom
Who was the temple dedicated to?
The temple was dedicated to the god or goddess that it was built in honor of, such as Athena in the case of the Parthenon in Athens.
What was the purpose of the Ancient Parthenon in Greece?
The Parthenon in Athens, Greece was under construction from 447 BC to 432 BC. The Parthenon was created to honor the Greek goddess Athena, whom was called the protector of the city. Though the Parthenon is considered a temple, it was never meant to be used as a religious spot; there was no cult activity there. Instead, it is believed that the Parthenon was used as a sort of treasury.
A greek god and goddess?
I think you're asking what a God and Goddess is. A God is a thing or person that you worship, and a Goddess is a female God.
What god or goddess did Cleopatra worship?
Theonaghuu
What was the Greek temple built for the god Athena called?
Parthenon
What does pooja mean in Hinduism?
Pooja means worship as in the worship of your God/Goddess.
Who did the Inuits worship?
They worship anything involving nature. For example they worship Sedna: the goddess of the sea and they worship Anigan the god of the moon.
What god or goddess do the Muslims worship?
The Muslims do not worship any god or goddess. They worship the ONE and ONLY God named Allah in Arabic - the Creator of all the worlds. He and He alone is the rightful object of our worship. All praise be to Him. Nor did Hazrat Abraham (AS), Hazrat Noah (AS), Hazrat Moses (AS) or Hazrat Christ (AS) worship any god or goddess. All the holy Prophets of God preached ONENESS of God and themselves worshiped Him and Him alone.
Who is a god or goddess of a ziggurat?
well a ziggurat is a temple built to honor a god or goddess so the gad can be multiple!
