CLASSICS 1A03 Lecture Notes - Lecture 16: Peplos Kore, Panathenaic Games, Acropolis Of Athens
13 May 2016
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Athens and sparta emerge as dominant greek poleis (city-states) Acropolis = high city, high part of the city. The area of the acropolis is dedicated to athena. Wisdom, war and weaving are her three areas of concern. Sanctuary of goddess athena (patron goddess of athens) Athena: olive tree growing from the spring. Olive oil is used for eating and trade. Who would wing from being a patron diety. Greater panathenaic every four years (as olympic games). Games modeled on the olympic games but with more events (army) and with prizes (1467 Procession to acropolis: a parade to the top of acropolis where there were sacrifices to. Presentation of peplos (garment worn by statue of athena) = culmination of panathenaic festival. Every four years there was a gift for her new peplos. Dedicated to athena & set up athenian acropolis: 530 bc. Free standing stature is not attached to the background.
