Are there sites about the missing statue of Athena from the Parthenon?
It’s always nice to get a refresher course on world history. We particularly enjoyed researching your question because, during our pursuit, we learned a lot about Athena, the Parthenon, and missing Greek statues — most of which we probably should’ve remembered in the first place. For starters, the statue is called the Athena Parthenos and it was designed by master Greek sculptor Pheidias in the fifth century BC. While it no longer stands today, we know the statue’s history through descriptions and replicas. A very comprehensive overview of The Parthenon offers the following sketch of the monument: “Pheidias’ forty-foot high statue of Athena Parthenos consisted of a frame made of wood, metal, clay, and plaster. Athena’s clothing was of gold plate — made removable in case of emergency. Athena’s face, hands, and feet were of ivory, her eyes of precious jewels.” B
