Friday, 29 December 2017

Hephaisteion / 2 images

Hephaisteion / from SW
Temple of Hephaestus, in the Doric style, sponsored by Pericles, architect unknown, c.450-415 BC. Originally dedicated both to Hephaestus (patron of metalworking) and Athena Ergane (in her form as patroness of Arts & Crafts). Kolonos Agoraios, Athens, Greece. 
Hephaisteion / East
The metopes on the east frieze portray the labours of Heracles. Seen from the ancient Agora, Athens, Greece.

(both images CC BY-NC-SA 2.0)