Par|the|non

Par|the|non
Par|the|non «PAHR thuh non», noun.
the temple of Athena on the Acropolis at Athens, built about 447-438 B.C., regarded as the finest example of Doric architecture. It is equally famous for its decorative sculpture. »

The Parthenon with its architectural purity and impressive monumentality (Atlantic).

[< Latin Parthenōn < Greek Parthen < hē Parthénos the virgin goddess (Athena)]

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