And the great statue of Athena Parthenos inside the Parthenon ... the marble embodiment of the Athenian golden age, that golden age was brief." Q: Then is the Parthenon, the building itself ...

Architectural evidence and historic record, including reference to the Parthenon's 40-foot-high, gold-and-ivory statue of Athena, essentially confirm the building's original function as a temple.

The golden statue - the actual Angel of Peace - is a ... an image of the goddess Athena, who stands for battle and wisdom. The temple below depicts on its corner pillars portraits of emperors ...