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Erechtheion
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Michalis
October 8, 2015
The Erechtheion or Erechtheum (/ɪˈrɛkθiəm, ˌɛrɪkˈθiːəm/; Ancient Greek: Ἐρέχθειον, Modern Greek: Ερέχθειο) is an ancient Greek temple on the north side of the Acropolis of Athens in Greece .
Dimitra
August 8, 2019
My favourate place for a walk!
Soc
August 19, 2015
The Erechtheus or Erechtheion is a temple made from Pentelic marble. It’s located on the Acropolis, and it’s one of the legendary pieces of Greek architecture.
Πανωραία
September 20, 2022
On the northern part of the rock of the Acropolis, at the point where according to mythology king Erechtheus lived, the Erechtheion was constructed between 421 and 406 BC. According to the legend, at this point Athena and Poseidon quarreled about who would be the protector of the city. Athena was the winner and she gave her name to the city. At the architecturally complex temple they worshipped Athena Polias and other deities. In contrast with the robustness of the Parthenon, the Erechtheion is characterized by the light outline, the elaborate decorations and the unique southern porch with the Caryatids, the statues of maidens, thanks to which it became one of the most famous monuments in the world.
On the northern part of the rock of the Acropolis, at the point where according to mythology king Erechtheus lived, the Erechtheion was constructed between 421 and 406 BC. According to the legend, at this point Athena and Poseidon quarreled about who would be the protector of the city. Athena was th…
Maria
July 5, 2016
The Erechtheion or Erechtheum is an ancient Greek temple on the north side of the Acropolis of Athens in Greece which was dedicated to both Athena and Poseidon.
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