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Which Greek goddess was honoured by the Parthenon?

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The Parthenon temple in Athens, Greece, is illuminated at night, showing its iconic Doric columns and partially ruined structure atop the Acropolis. — Parthenon Night view of the Parthenon, Athens.

The Parthenon was dedicated to the Greek goddess Athena, specifically in her aspect as Athena Parthenos ("Athena the Virgin"). As the patroness of Athens, she was the central figure honored by the temple, which served as a shelter for her statue rather than a site for mass worship.12