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What was the result of the competition between Athena and Poseidon for the patronage of Athens?
What was the result of the competition between Athena and Poseidon for the patronage of Athens?
What is the name of the statue made by Athena in the likeness of Pallas?
What is the name of the statue made by Athena in the likeness of Pallas?
What is Athena's role in relation to women's household arts?
What is Athena's role in relation to women's household arts?
What is the name of the river where Athena was born, according to Apollodorus?
What is the name of the river where Athena was born, according to Apollodorus?
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Who taught Pallas and her sister the arts of war?
Who taught Pallas and her sister the arts of war?
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What is the name of the goddess who is the subject of Homeric Hymn 28?
What is the name of the goddess who is the subject of Homeric Hymn 28?
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What is the name of the story about Athena and a mortal who challenged her weaving skills?
What is the name of the story about Athena and a mortal who challenged her weaving skills?
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What is the name of the hill in Athens associated with Athena?
What is the name of the hill in Athens associated with Athena?
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Who gave Zeus the aegis according to the Iliad?
Who gave Zeus the aegis according to the Iliad?
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What was one of the purposes of the aegis in the Iliad?
What was one of the purposes of the aegis in the Iliad?
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What feature of the aegis is described in the Aeneid by Virgil?
What feature of the aegis is described in the Aeneid by Virgil?
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Who intervened in the birth of Athena by splitting Zeus's head?
Who intervened in the birth of Athena by splitting Zeus's head?
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What does the birth of Athena metaphorically emphasize?
What does the birth of Athena metaphorically emphasize?
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Who was Zeus's first wife according to Hesiod's Theogony?
Who was Zeus's first wife according to Hesiod's Theogony?
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What did Zeus do after getting Metis pregnant?
What did Zeus do after getting Metis pregnant?
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In the modern metaphorical use of Athena's birth, what aspect of her is highlighted?
In the modern metaphorical use of Athena's birth, what aspect of her is highlighted?
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Who is Athena often linked to?
Who is Athena often linked to?
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What are the attributes commonly associated with Athena?
What are the attributes commonly associated with Athena?
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What was Athena's unusual birth?
What was Athena's unusual birth?
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What distinguishes Athena as a goddess?
What distinguishes Athena as a goddess?
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With whom did Athena contend for the patronage of Athens?
With whom did Athena contend for the patronage of Athens?
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What does the Greek term 'πρόμαχος' refer to in relation to Athena?
What does the Greek term 'πρόμαχος' refer to in relation to Athena?
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What is one of the important sanctuaries linked to Athena?
What is one of the important sanctuaries linked to Athena?
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Which of the following is not an aspect that Athena is associated with?
Which of the following is not an aspect that Athena is associated with?
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What is the primary function of the Erechtheion?
What is the primary function of the Erechtheion?
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Which of the following is a feature of the Parthenon's stylobate?
Which of the following is a feature of the Parthenon's stylobate?
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What mythical element is depicted on the shield of the Cult Statue?
What mythical element is depicted on the shield of the Cult Statue?
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What is the theme of the metopes on the Parthenon's west side?
What is the theme of the metopes on the Parthenon's west side?
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What is the name of the porch where Poseidon struck the earth with his trident?
What is the name of the porch where Poseidon struck the earth with his trident?
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What was the purpose of the Anthesterion festival in ancient Greece?
What was the purpose of the Anthesterion festival in ancient Greece?
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What is the name of the artist who worked on the Periclean Building Program?
What is the name of the artist who worked on the Periclean Building Program?
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What is the significance of the polis in ancient Greek culture?
What is the significance of the polis in ancient Greek culture?
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What is the name of the temple dedicated to Athena Nike?
What is the name of the temple dedicated to Athena Nike?
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What is the name of the festival where tragedies and comedies were performed in ancient Athens?
What is the name of the festival where tragedies and comedies were performed in ancient Athens?
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What is the estimated number of cults in Attica, according to ancient sources?
What is the estimated number of cults in Attica, according to ancient sources?
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What is the name of the multifunctional religious building that houses the cult statue of Athena and other mythological figures?
What is the name of the multifunctional religious building that houses the cult statue of Athena and other mythological figures?
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What is the name of the reflective pool associated with the Parthenon Marbles?
What is the name of the reflective pool associated with the Parthenon Marbles?
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What is the name of the architects who worked on the Periclean Building Program?
What is the name of the architects who worked on the Periclean Building Program?
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When was the Archaic Temple of Athena constructed?
When was the Archaic Temple of Athena constructed?
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Which deity is associated with the Hekatompedon temple?
Which deity is associated with the Hekatompedon temple?
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Which leader of Athens attempted to institute the Congress Decree in 449 BC?
Which leader of Athens attempted to institute the Congress Decree in 449 BC?
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Which renowned architectural feature in the Athenian Acropolis houses the remains of the earlier Hekatompedon temple?
Which renowned architectural feature in the Athenian Acropolis houses the remains of the earlier Hekatompedon temple?
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Which sculptor is attributed with the high quality craftsmanship of the depiction of Gigantomachy in the Old Athena Temple?
Which sculptor is attributed with the high quality craftsmanship of the depiction of Gigantomachy in the Old Athena Temple?
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Which part of the Old Athena Temple can be seen south of the Erechtheion?
Which part of the Old Athena Temple can be seen south of the Erechtheion?
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What was Plutarch’s observation about the works in the Acropolis during Pericles' leadership?
What was Plutarch’s observation about the works in the Acropolis during Pericles' leadership?
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What was the primary goal Pericles envisioned for the Acropolis?
What was the primary goal Pericles envisioned for the Acropolis?
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