Temple of zeus at Olympia
Cards (44)
- Who was the architect of the Temple of Zeus at Olympia?
- Where is the Temple of Zeus located?
- When did the construction of the Temple of Zeus begin?
- When were the Olympic Games founded?
- What significant structure was present at the Temple of Zeus from at least 776 BC?
- What is the oldest building at the site of the Temple of Zeus?
- What are the dimensions of the Temple of Zeus?
- What material was primarily used in the construction of the Temple of Zeus?
- What type of statue was housed in the large Naos of the Temple of Zeus?
- Who created the cult statue housed in the Temple of Zeus?
- What materials were used for the cult statue of Zeus?
- How tall was the cult statue of Zeus?
- What was placed in front of the cult statue of Zeus?
- What is the Temple of Zeus considered among the Seven Wonders?
- What are the subjects depicted in the pediments of the Temple of Zeus?
- What story is associated with Pelops in the context of the Olympic Games?
- What does the centauromachy represent in the Temple of Zeus?
- What is depicted in the frieze of the Temple of Zeus?
- What architectural style do the columns of the Temple of Zeus represent?
- What type of base does the Temple of Zeus have?
- What feature is absent in the Temple of Zeus compared to other temples?
- How is the decoration of the Temple of Zeus linked to Greek identity?
- What does Zeus represent in Greek mythology?
- Where was the Temple of Zeus located?
- When did the construction of Zeus' temple begin?
- What event is believed to have been founded in 776 BC?
- What was known to have been present at Olympia from at least 776 BC?
- What does the presence of the Altar of Zeus before the temple indicate?
- What was the main sacrifice mentioned by Pausanias?
- What was the name of the sacrifice that involved 100 oxen?
- How high was the altar by Pausanias' day?
- How long after the founding of the Olympics was Pausanias writing?
- How much earlier was the altar present compared to the temple of Zeus?
- What were the dimensions of the Temple of Zeus at Olympia?
- What are the key architectural features of the Temple of Zeus?
- What myth is depicted on the eastern pediment of the temple?
- Who stands in the center of the eastern pediment scene?
- What role does Zeus play in the eastern pediment scene?
- Who are the key female figures in the eastern pediment scene?
- What do the figures at the corners of the eastern pediment represent?