cult statues

• How tall was the statue of Athena in the Parthenon?

  13 metres
• Who designed the statue of Athena?

  Phidias
• When was the statue of Athena added to the Parthenon?

  Around 438 BC
• Who was the ancient geographer that noted the statue of Athena?

  Pausanias
• What materials were used to make the statue of Athena?

  Ivory and gold
• What decorative elements are on Athena's helmet?

  A likeness of the Sphinx and griffins
• Describe the posture of the statue of Athena.

  Upright with a tunic reaching her feet
• What is depicted on Athena's breast?

  The head of Medusa
• What does Athena hold in her hands?

  A statue of Victory and a spear
• What lies at Athena's feet?

  A shield
• What is located near Athena's spear?

  A serpent
• How tall was the cult statue of Zeus?

  13 metres
• Who designed the cult statue of Zeus?

  Phidias
• Where was Phidias' workshop located?

  West of the Altis
• What other statue did Phidias design?

  The statue of Athena in the Parthenon
• What does the distance between Athens and Olympia signify about Phidias?

  It shows his exceptional skill as a sculptor
• When was the temple of Zeus finished?

  Around 456 BC
• When was the statue of Zeus added to the temple?

  448 BC
• What was in front of the statue of Zeus?

  A pool of olive oil
• Why was olive oil used in front of the statue?

  To maintain the ivory and create reflection
• What effect did the olive oil have on the statue?

  It created a shimmering reflection of light
• Where was the cult statue of Zeus located?

  Inside the temple
• What materials were used to create the statue of Zeus?

  Ivory and gold
• Why is the statue of Zeus significant?

  It was one of the Seven Wonders