Question

What does the statue of Athena Parthenos hold that makes an overt reference to the Athenian victory over the Persians in 479 BC?

Answer 1

Answer:

Nike, the female personification of victory

Explanation:

Nike in Ancient Greek language means Victory. In Greek mythology, Nike was considered as the goddess of Victory or the goddess who personified victory.

In Greek Mythology, Nike was the daughter of Pallas and Styx and granddaughter of Poseidon.

Athena Parthenos was the Greek sculpture made by Phidias between 447 to 432 BCE. The statue was dedicated to the goddess Athena.

The statue Parthenos holds in her right hand the statue of Nike, symbolizing Victory.