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The Great Panathenaea: Athens' Festival of Athena
Every four years, ancient Athens threw a festival like no other: the Great Panathenaea, honoring the city's patron goddess Athena. This episode walks you through the dazzling procession along the Panathenaic Way, the presentation of a new peplos woven by noble girls, and the athletic, equestrian, and musical contests that drew competitors from across the Greek world. We explore the festival's mythical origins—tied to the birth of Erichthonius—and its political importance as a display of Athenian power and unity. Learn about the ergastinai who wove Athena's robe, the apobates…
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