Temple Zeus - Cult statue Flashcards
1
Q
How tall was the statue of Zeus?
A
13 metres tall
2
Q
Who was the statue designed by?
A
Phidias
3
Q
What else did Phidias design?
A
The statue of Athena that stood in the Parthenon
4
Q
When was the temple of Zeus finished?
A
Around 456 BC
5
Q
When was the statue of Zeus added?
A
448 BC
6
Q
What was in front of the statue and why?
A
A pool of olive oil, helping to maintain ivory on the statue and would have created a shimmering reflection of the light
