Athena Parthenos Greek Goddess Holding Nike Statue Gold Details 11.75H

The Lost Wonder of the Parthenon: An Athena Parthenos Statue

Athena stands tall in white resin with gleaming gold details. In her right hand she holds a tiny winged Nike. This Athena Parthenos statue recreates the most celebrated divine image of the ancient world.

The original was created by Pheidias around 438 BCE. It stood nearly 40 feet tall inside the Parthenon. Ivory skin and sheets of gold covered a wooden core.

The Parthenon was built between 447 and 432 BCE on the Acropolis. The original statue is lost. We know it from descriptions by Pausanias, coins, and small copies.

Reading the Gold

The scaled aegis carries the face of Medusa. Athena placed the Gorgon's head on her armor after helping Perseus. The crested Corinthian helmet is the classic Greek warrior helm.

The tiny Nike shows that Athena grants victory. This Athena goddess of wisdom statue packs rich meaning into 11.75 in. See more in our Greek and Roman collection.

Product Details

• Material: White resin with gold metallic details
• Size: 11.75 in H (top of spear) x 4 in W x 4 in D
• Figure height: 10 in H
• Weight: 1.5 lbs
• SKU / PN: T112660

Display Notes

Place the Greek goddess Athena holding Nike where its gold details catch the light. Dust it gently with a soft brush. This Parthenon Athena replica pairs well with Greek reliefs. An Athena Parthenos statue also honors wisdom and strategy. This Athena goddess of wisdom statue is a gift for scholars.

Pheidias and the Parthenon

Pheidias was the leading sculptor of Classical Athens in the 400s BCE. Pericles chose him to oversee the Parthenon's sculpture. He also made the Statue of Zeus at Olympia, one of the Seven Wonders. Though his originals are lost, his style shaped Greek art for centuries.

For More Reading

• World History Encyclopedia: Pheidias
• Acropolis Museum