What did the Athenians do with the pieces of the old Parthenon?
After the old Parthenon was destroyed by the Persians, the Athenians reused its remains in the construction of the new Parthenon. They incorporated pieces from the original temple as a way to honor its memory and maintain its historical significance.

What are the two rivers of Athens?
The two rivers in Athens are the Ilissos and Kefissos. These rivers were important geographical features in ancient Athens.

Name of Erechtheus’s daughter? What Greek word does Connolly use that means ’the girls’ or ’the virgins’?
Erechtheus’s daughter was named Pandrossos. Connolly refers to the Greek word “Parthenoi”, which means ‘the virgins’ or ‘the girls’ and is the origin of the word “Parthenon.”

Another religious building, according to Connolly, that has a symbol of sacrifice over the door?
Connolly mentions that the Temple of Apollo at Delphi also has a symbol of sacrifice above its entrance, highlighting the role of sacrifice in ancient Greek religious practices.

What is the fabric carved into the Parthenon’s frieze called?
The fabric depicted in the Parthenon’s frieze is called the “peplos”. This was a traditional garment worn by women in ancient Greece, and it is shown on the women in the scenes on the frieze.