Open AccessDedication by Alexander the Great in the Temple of Atena Polias in Priene
Author(s) -
Giuseppe Squillace
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
axon
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2532-6848
DOI - 10.30687/axon/2532-6848/2018/02/011
Subject(s) - champion , pity , temple , art , classics , ancient history , history , philosophy , art history , literature , archaeology
The inscription, dated 334 or later and placed on Athena Polias’ temple in Priene, testifies to Alexander’s pity for the Goddess, but also his desire to show himself as champion of freedom and avenger of the Greek against the Persians.