Author: Metic
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The Parthenon
Read more: The ParthenonΟ Παρθενώνας (Parthenon), is an Ancient Greek temple in the Acropolis of Athens, dedicated to Athena Pallas or Parthenos (virgin). It…
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The Parthenon Frieze
Read more: The Parthenon FriezeParthenon Frieze Slideshow The Parthenon frieze is a continuous 1 meter high, 160 meters long, and 6 centimeters deep band of…
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Parthenon Metopes
Read more: Parthenon MetopesPhotographs of the Parthenon metopes from the Acropolis, and the British museums. The Parthenon metopes were visible on the exterior of…
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The Parthenon Pediments
Read more: The Parthenon PedimentsThe Parthenon pediments were lavishly adorned with sculptures that filled their triangular shapes in both the east and west facades. The…
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Pegasus
Read more: PegasusPegasus was a beautiful winged horse who sprang from the body of Medusa when she was slain by the hero Perseus,…
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Phaistos
Read more: PhaistosPhaistos (Φαιστός, also transliterated as Faestos, Phaestos, Faistos) is the second largest Minoan palace of Crete after Knossos. The Bronze Age…
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Phorcys and Ceto
Read more: Phorcys and CetoPhorcys and Ceto personified more especially the hidden perils and terrors of the ocean. They were the parents of the Gorgons,…
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Photo Archive | Φωτογραφικό Αρχείο
Read more: Photo Archive | Φωτογραφικό ΑρχείοThis is a collection of original images of Ancient Greek landscapes, art, and artifacts, photographed over a period of 40 years…
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Phylakopi Archaeological Site | Φυλακωπή Μήλου
Read more: Phylakopi Archaeological Site | Φυλακωπή ΜήλουPhylakopi, (Greek: Φυλακωπή) located on the northern coast of the island of Milos, represents one of the most significant Bronze Age settlements in…
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Piraeus Archaeological Museum
Read more: Piraeus Archaeological MuseumThe Archaeological Museum of Piraeus is host to an extensive collection of bronze statues from Ancient Greece alongside various sculptures and…
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Plutus
Read more: PlutusPlutus, the son of Demeter and a mortal called Iasion, was the god of wealth, and is represented as being lame…
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Poseidon
Read more: PoseidonGod of the Sea Poseidon was the son of Kronos and Rhea, and the brother of Zeus. He was god of…