The most innovative part of the Parthenon's sculptural decoration, is the frieze on the exterior wall of the naos. The frieze depicts neither gods nor ancient heroes, but the Athenians themselves. The frieze also depicts men on horseback, other men leading the sacrificial animals, as well as women carrying other offerings. No Greek temple ever before had employed sculpture depicting mere mortals.

inus and Callicrates were the architects of the building.

The entire building was basically designed as the shelter for the cult statue of Athena. The statue was made of a wooden core covered with panels of ivory and gold. The statue of Athena Parthenos was over twelve meters tall. She stood fully armed: wearing a helmet, holding a spear with her shield in her left hand, and carrying a personification of victory in her right. She stands ever re

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