Associations to the word «Parthenon»

Wiktionary

PARTHENON, proper noun. An ancient temple to Athena and monument in the city of Athens. It is a symbol of Greek achievement in the arts and of Athenian democracy.

Dictionary definition

PARTHENON, noun. The main temple of the goddess Athena; built on the acropolis in Athens more than 400 years B.C.; example of Doric architecture.

Wise words

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