The Cenauromachy And Athens Flashcards
1
Q
Did the centuaromchy hold siginificance to the Athenians ?
A
Yes it was a great symbol of their victory over the Persians
2
Q
What happened to the old temple of Athena?
A
It was sacked by the Persians
However it was rebuilt by Perciles in 449BC
3
Q
What could the inclusion of the centauromachy on the metope mean?
A
A message to the world that Athens would never give up
No doubt it was an overwhelmingly powerful message for both Athens and Greece alike
4
Q
What would the involvement of Theseus in the myth mean to Athens?
A
It would further add to this pride and overwhelming sense of civilisation dominating Barbarism int he gave of evil
