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The museum displays pieces of the ornate decorative pediment that adorned the temples, and dedications to Athena herself found in the inner sanctuary.
Built beside an ancient Temple of Athena whose scant remains can just be seen, the Erechtheíon brought together the worship of Athena and Poseidon under one roof — legend says that following the contest between the two gods for the honor of protecting Athens, they were reconciled and this dual temple recognized their special bond with regard to the city.
In the 20th century, Hollywood added its own slant to the legends, and every school child learns about the gods of the ancient Greek world — of Zeus, Athena, and Apollo.
The Parthenon was dedicated to Athena and means Temple of the Virgin — Athena in her guise as protector of the city, goddess of wisdom and justice.
On one occasion when he was forced from power, Peisistratus dressed a tall, beautiful country girl to look like the goddess Athena, and then entered Athens in triumph with the “goddess” leading his procession.