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Parthenon

Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

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is the temple which the Greeks dedicated at Athens to Minerva (q.v.). It is one of the most celebrated of the Greek temples, and is usually regarded as one of the most perfect specimens a Greek architecture. Many of the sculptures have been removed from the Parthenon in modern times, and the different capitals of Europe highly prize the secured relics from this historic place. (See ATHENS).

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McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Parthenon'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​tce/​p/parthenon.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.
 
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