Panthenaia Flashcards
When was the panathenaia celebrated?
Athenas birthday in early August
When was the great Panathenaia celebrated?
Every 4 years
Who did the Panathenia involve?
All Athenians, apart from slaves
Where was the panatheniac procession to?
The acropolis
What was sacrificed during the panathenaia?
100 Oxen/A hecatomb
What is presented at the great panathenaia?
The peplos
What’s an example of a tribal contest held at the panathenaia?
Torch-race
Apobates (Chariot race)
Boat race
Javelin on horseback
Dancing
What music contests were held at the panathenaia?
Kitharoidoi (Guitar like)
Auetris (Aulos, double flute)
What athletic events were held at the panathenaia?
Running,
Combat sports,
Horse racing
What prize was awarded in music contests?
Money
What prize was awarded in traditional sport contests?
Cow
What prize was awarded in pantelleria sport contests?
An amphora filled with 40l of oil with the contest on one side and athena on the other
What three Epithets of Athena were worshiped on the acropolis site?
Athena polias - city
Athena panethos - virgin
Athena promachus - ready for war
Athena Nike - victory
Who oversaw the parthenon building project?
Pheidias
What are on the south metres of the parthenon?
Cebtauromachy
