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The Parthenon's Treasures: Sculpture, Politics, and Pericles' Vision
In this episode, Lucas and Luna step beyond the familiar story of the Parthenon's construction to explore the building's sculptural program as a political statement. They discuss the Panathenaic frieze's revolutionary depiction of ordinary Athenians, the mythological battles on the metopes, and the pedimental sculptures that framed the temple. Along the way, they consider the role of Phidias, the gold and ivory Athena, and the subtle messages about Athenian power and identity embedded in the marble. The conversation also touches on the Parthenon's later life as a church…
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