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Statue of Athena Parthenos. Pergamon

Statue of Athena Parthenos. Marble. Copy of Phidias. 2nd century BC. Pergamon Museum. Berlin. Germany

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Altar Athena Berlin Columns Copy Deity Divinity Goddess Hellenic Ionic Marble Minor Mythology Order Pedestal Pediment Pergamon Phidias Pleat Railing Reconstructed Stairs Triangle Triangular


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The captivating image showcases a replica of the renowned Statue of Athena Parthenos, housed in the Pergamon Museum in Berlin, Germany. Originally sculpted by the ancient Greek master artist Phidias around the 2nd century BC, this marble masterpiece is a copy of the original Athena statue that once stood in the Parthenon temple in Athens, Greece. Athena, the Greek goddess of wisdom, courage, and strategic warfare, is depicted in this statue wearing a chiton, a long draped garment, and a himation, a cloak, which are intricately pleated to reveal her divine form. The statue is adorned with an aegis, a protective shield, and a helmet with a crest of an olive wreath and the Gorgoneion, a symbol of Medusa. The statue is set upon a triangular pedestal, typical of the Ionic order, and is surrounded by a railing. The pediment above the pedestal is adorned with intricate carvings, including a scene of Athena emerging from the head of Zeus and a depiction of the goddess offering an olive branch to the people of Athens. The statue was discovered in Pergamon, Asia Minor, in the late 19th century and was brought to Berlin for reconstruction. The statue's intricate details and lifelike features are a testament to the artistic mastery of Phidias and the Hellenic civilization. The Statue of Athena Parthenos is not only a religious and historical artifact but also a symbol of the rich cultural heritage of ancient Greece and the enduring influence of Greek mythology. Visitors to the Pergamon Museum in Berlin are transported back in time as they stand in the presence of this magnificent statue, a reminder of the ancient age and the timeless beauty of Greek art.

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