The Parthenon was an amazing and important temple. Dedicated to Athena, goddess of war and wisdom, it was a very important temple for the Greeks. The Greeks worshiped all their gods by building temples and offering sacrifices to them. Most of the sacrifices were sacred tiles made specifically for the gods, few were humans. What was the Parthenon? Dedicated to Athena Parthenos (Athena the Virgin), goddess of war and wisdom. Every god and goddess had temples of worship to make sure everything went well and nothing bad happened. The Greeks also offered sacrifices, such as food, messages, and sacred tiles. The Parthenon was built in 480 BC but was destroyed in a battle between the Romans and Greeks. The Parthenon was rebuilt in 447 BC, with the original statue first existing in 480 BC. (“The Parthenon Frieze.” The Parthenon Frieze. Np, nd Web. November 12, 2013.) Who was Athena? Athena was the goddess of war and wisdom. Daughter of Zeus and Metis, but born only of Zeus. Gaea, the Earth goddess, told Zeus that her child...