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Odeon of Herodes Atticus: Photos of Greek Religion, Architecture on the Acropolis of Athens Located on the western end of the southern slope of the Acropolis in Athens, Greece, is the Odeon of Herodes Atticus. An odeon (or (odeum) is any type of small theater an d Herodes Atticus (Tiberius Claudius Atticus Herodes, c. 101 - c. 177) was a we
Comparison of Greek Temples: Ancient Greek Religion & Architecture This diagram compares eight different types of basic Greek temples, styles that were generally adopted into Roman architecture as well: Temple in Antis, Double Anta, Prostyle, Amphi-Prostyle, Peripteral, Dipteral, Pseudodipteral, and Monopteral.
Comparison of Greek Temples: Ancient Greek Religion & Architecture This diagram compares eight different types of basic Greek temples, styles that were generally adopted into Roman architecture as well: Temple in Antis, Double Anta, Prostyle, Amphi-Prostyle, Peripteral, Dipteral, Pseudodipteral, and Monopteral.
Layout of Greek Temples: Ancient Greek Religion & Architecture This diagram shows the main features of a Greek temple. The most important feature, one that can be found in every style, is the naos (Latin: cella). It was here that the cult statue of the god was kept, as well as certain other sacred items.
Layout of Greek Temples: Ancient Greek Religion & Architecture This diagram shows the main features of a Greek temple. The most important feature, one that can be found in every style, is the naos (Latin: cella). It was here that the cult statue of the god was kept, as well as certain other sacred items.
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