Classical Studies 2500A/B Chapter Notes - Chapter 15,16,17: Propylaea, Acropolis Of Athens, Lapiths

• School: Western University
• Department: Classical Studies
• Course: Classical Studies 2500A/B
• Professor: Beth Greene

Document Summary

Lies on steeply sloping ground at foot of 2 cliffs (phaedriades, mount parnassos) Contains two sanctuaries, larger to apollo and a village existed to run the sanctuaries and cater to pilgrims. Temple of apollo and the oracle: sanctuary of apollo, large rectangle full of buildings and monuments, is dominated by. Contrasts to delphi in setting, buildings, personality: flat, fertile, wooded plain became prominent in 8th century bc (776) with rise of. Olympiads until major earthquakes damaged site and later roman rule ended games. Like delphi, lies in area outside mainstream greek power politics. Panhellenic sanctuary, appeal of the athletic games: sacred precinct marked by a low wall, ritual focused on tomb of pelops (legendary king of olympia) and the main alter of ash. Hill of kronos, early archaic temple of hera, and on a platform was the larger temple of zeus. Temple of zeus architecture and sculpture: built ca. Chapter 16 athens in 5th century bc.