And it was thus as much a temple to Athens and the Athenians as it was to their patron goddess, Athena herself. Because it played such a crucial role in the Athenians' construction of themselves ...

Dedicated to Athena Parthenos, or "Athena the Virgin," the magnificent Parthenon stands atop the Acropolis, on the site of another lost temple to Athens' patron goddess. Little is known about this ...

At the Temple of Athena, he was said to have exchanged his own armor for an ancient suit of armor that had purportedly been used in the Trojan War. After Alexander’s visit, the site of Troy once ...

Ancient Greek temples positioned around the Agora were dedicated to patron gods like Athena for Athens and Zeus for Olympia.

most believe it was part of a temple of Athena or Zeus, and may have even been used as a site of religious sacrifice. Temple or not, Humann and his successors were determined to bring the altar ...

Athena, Eileithyia, Hebe, Aphrodite, and others). Jupiter was the Roman counterpart of Zeus and was seen as the sky god and ...

The Acropolis, set on a rocky outcrop above Athens, is an ancient citadel with iconic structures like the Parthenon. This ...

Grape harvest in September is one of the oldest and most beloved traditions, a ritual that has been repeated since time ...

The Greek government has announced a ban on new licenses for short-term rentals in three central districts of Athens and ...

Inspired by the ancient Greek myth, Black Tomato’s latest “Take me on a Story” itinerary includes stops in Athens, Olympia, ...

The Pallas Athena Grecotel also features an on-site ... Guests staying here are within walking distance of Ancient Agora and the Temple of Hephaestus, plus numerous restaurants and shops.