Athena Parthenos

The is a essay for Dionysus. Dionysus was one of the 12 Olympian gods. Dionysus is the god of wine, agriculture, and fertility of nature. Dionysus's mom was killed by Zeus' lightning bolts wile Dionysus was still in her womb. But Zeus cut Dionysus from his moms womb still killing her but saving Dionysus. Dionysus lived in mount Olympus with his father Zeus. But Dionysus wonder about his mother. So one day he asked his father where she is and Zeus told Dionysus she died giving birth to him.…

ready to fight? Who is a perfect match with crime? Athena is the goddess of wisdom and war. She is represented with the Shield, helmet, and spear; owl. Athena is best suited with to a career as a Judge because, ruthless when needing a decision fast, has good judgment when difficult decisions, and wise decisions even when tempted to do the wrong thing. Athena is best suited to be a judge because she is ruthless. In the story of the Trojan War Athena was a “fierce and ruthless” goddess. So what…

Athena Athena's Roman name is Minerva her tiles were godess of war, defender of cities, goddess of work, crafts, healing and health, cunning and plans, refuge and hospitality, eyesight, and maidenhood. Her power was specifically in defense of Athens. Athena's Family Athena’s father is Zeus and her mother is Metis. Poseidon and Hades were her uncles and her aunts are Demeter, Hestia, and Hera. Metis is Athena's mom but Zeus married Hera so Hera is her stepmother and her aunt. Artemis is…

Athena, goddess of wisdom, was one of the only three Goddesses who would remain a virgin goddess, never marrying, nor falling to prey to love or the spells of Aphrodite, goddess of love. Romance is never featured in Athena’s mythology, and one could she say she’s the archetypal business woman. Now the way it all started for Athena, the manner in which she was born, was truly amazing. Zeus once laid with the woman Metis. However there was a prophecy that any child born from Metis would surpass…

(1.83-86)”. Athena comes up with plan to get Odysseus home: “Father Zeus, whose power is supreme, / If the blessed gods really do want / Odysseus to return to his home, / We should send Hermes, our quicksilver herald, / To the island of Ogygia without delay / To tell…

The Canon of Polykleitos opened a new door to muscular, athletic Greek scupltures never seen before. Contrasting to previousolykleitos created a balance between a weighted and relaxed stance, in order to portray movement and relaxation within the piece. The Greeks began to select certain human characteristics that they deemed most desirable, all while remaining with observation and idealization of the Canon. The intricate detailing throughout the entire sculpture dominated all other sculptures…

Clash Of Titan Ordinary World Before there was a world there were three titans Zeus, Poseidon, and hiatus. Zeus own the sky and heaven, Poseidon control the sea, and Hiatus is left ruling the underworld. Hiatus has given birth to the kraken and Zeus gave birth .to a child that would change the world and his name was Perseus. At a young age he question that his parents won't love him anymore because he is not by blood and lived as a fisherman. Call To Adventure When the people took down the…

Who is your favorite god, goddess, or demigod? Mine is Heracles. People usually know him as Hercules, the strongest man on earth who did many heroic deeds. He fought The Nemean Lion and tamed Cerbeus. I believe that behind “Mr.Pretty-boy” is a very courageous man who can actually be sensitive. Is he real? It depends on your religion or if you just want to believe in him. Heracles is a myth which means that he was made up by people to explain why something happened. Believe it or…

The Temple of Apollo is located in the southwest of Turkey. It remains the most grandiose example of religious architecture of this period during Ancient Ionia. It is unique for its oracle room, hidden behind a forest of columns at its eastern front. This large temple was dedicated to Apollo. Didyma means, “twin” and it was referred to Apollo and Artemis who were twins. Apollo’s temple was in Didyma while Artemis’ was in Miletus. Many believed that the temple had been there since the…

The Greek Parthenon sits on the Acropolis in Athens, Greece. It was built as a temple to honor the goddess Athena. A shrine was also originally included in the construction of the temple. The planning of the temple was done by two men, Pheidias and Iktinos, who led a committee responsible for the design of the structure (Burford 25). Its construction began sometime around 447 B.C. and took about 15 years (Burford 23). The temple’s construction employed many citizens of different types of…