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Which deity is celebrated in the festival depicted in this detail of the Ionic frieze of the Parthenon?

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Goddess Athena

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Goddess Athena s the deity celebrated in the Great Panathenaia festival in the Ionic frieze of the Parthenon in honor of the goddess.

This festival is known to take place every four years and lasts for 12 days. it comprises of sacrifices, musical and athletic contests, and the rituals.

The festival culminates every time on the 28th of the month on Athena’s birthday. The women wove a new peplos and carry in acropolis to the clothe the ancient statue of Goddess Athena. The statue is made of marble and is 525 feet long.

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