The Panathenaic Way - Research

• Photos


• Photo 1 - Current


• Photo 2 - Current


• Photo 3 - Current


• Group of Photos - Views from Agora


• Map of Panathenaic Way and Greek Acropolis

• The Panathenaic Way
  
• In order to understand the importance of the Panathenaic Way, it is helpful to have some background knowledge of Athenian Religious Life.


• The Panathenaic Way earned its name because it was the main route followed by the Panathenaic Festival as it approached the Athenian Agora.


• In addition to other events, the Panathenaic Festival featured the Panathenaic Game, a series of competitions similar to the Olympics.


• The Panathenaic Way was the road that led from the Dipylon to the Acropolis through the Agora.


• The Panathenaic Way was important for religious, political, legal, transportation, and cultural reasons.

• Agora


• The Greek word "agora" meant "marketplace."


• The Ancient Athenian Agora was where the Acropolis and certain other civic buildings were located. The Panathenaic Festival also took place here.


• "The Agora was the heart of ancient Athens, the focus of political, commercial, administrative and social activity, the religious and cultural center, and the seat of justice."


• Interactive Map of Agora

• Athena


• Athena was the goddess of civilization and wisdom.


• Athena was Zeus's favorite child, and the Panathenaic Festival was a celebration of her.


• She was born from Zeus's head, and she was the goddess for whom Athens was named.