THE ACROPOLIS Flashcards
(3 cards)
1
Q
why is the Erectheion unique
A
chambers for AThena, shrine for Erechtheus, Pandrosus and Kekrops (athenian king), 6 caryatids
2
Q
what was the Propylaia
A
gateway, similar in style to the Parthenon
3
Q
What was the temple of Athena Nike for
A
military victory, showed the battle of marathon defeating the persians