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Parthenon Vs Pantheon Research Paper

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The Parthenon and the Pantheon are both ancient temples, worldly famous, dedicated to ancient but no longer worshiped Gods and Goddesses of Greece and Rome.

Parthenon, aligned to the Hyades star cluster. Temple of Athena. The Hundred-Footer. Built by the City-State of Athens (447 B.C.) to celebrate the win over Persia. Dedicated to their patron goddess, Athena. Built on the same site as the Pre-Parthenon which was still under construction when the Persians sacked and burned Athens in return for Athens having helped Greek City-States along the Ionian coast of Anatolia under Persian rule (who in turn were only under Persian rule because of a historical accident, with the conflict setting off an eastern vs. western world rivalry that has lasted through the …show more content…

The Greeks made there temple as a city works project, creating jobs as the celebrated their victory against Persian Might whereas the Romans centralized wealth allowed those who had the means to do as they pleased. Both cultures in today’s world care for the ancient structures: the Italians maintaining their structure as best they could throughout the ages whereas the Greeks had to regain their independence lost since Alexander the Great in order to regain control of their ancient structures in order to restore them.

The Parthenon is a perfect example of Greek Democracy, having been that public works project and a celebration, a triumph of Democracy over Dictatorship. The Pantheon is a perfect example of the Roman Republic, where a strong, wealthy individual could do as he pleased.

Silverman, David. (2015). The Parthenon. Hum101 Tech. Retrieved from:

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