Question

Which is the best description of the Parthenon? a Greek temple used to shelter a god's statue a stadium used for athletic events a gathering place used for philosophical discussions a gathering place used for legal transactions

Answer 1

A Greek temple used to shelter a god's statue

Step-by-step explanation:

Parthenon is the name of a temple, erected in the fifth century bc on the Acropolis, a mountain located in the center of the city of Athens, and whose structure, despite time, conflicts and pollution, is still preserved. The word Parthenons means "the virgin's room," and the purpose of such a building was to pay homage to the goddess Athena.

According to studies conducted, the white marble temple was originally painted in a striking manner in the colors red, blue and gold. In the so-called "worship room," there was an image of Athena, of wood, with an ivory and gold finish of approximately 10 m in height, decorated with bracelets, ornaments and other decorative elements; the eyes were made of precious stones and on his chest was the head of one of the gorgons (monsters of Greek mythology) in ivory. Each of the priestesses had a special room in the temple.

Answer 2

The Parthenon is a former temple, on the Athenian Acropolis, Greece, dedicated to the goddess Athena, whom the people of Athens considered their patron. the Parthenon was actually used primarily as a treasury. For a time, it served as the treasury of the Delian League, which later became the Athenian Empire. In the final decade of the sixth century AD, the Parthenon was converted into a Christian church dedicated to the Virgin Mary. After the Ottoman conquest, it was turned into a mosque in the early 1460s. On 26 September 1687, an Ottoman ammunition dump inside the building was ignited by Venetian bombardment. The resulting explosion severely damaged the Parthenon and its sculptures. So Id say D, let me know if i got this wrong or right!!