The chryselephantine statue of Athena Parthenos stands fully armed. No one doubts this figure is a triumphant expression and refers to the Athenian victory over the Persians in 479 BC. What other warfare symbol accompanies the Athena Parthenon?

A. The shield with head of Xerxes
B. Small Persian soldier at her feet
C. The helmet with the headless Persian
D. Nike on her hand


D. Nike on her hand

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a. Giulio Romano b. Michelangelo c. della Porta d. Palladio

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Because of the locations that they were played in, it is easy to distinguish between popular entertainment forms and theatre in the nineteenth century.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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. Explain why Beowulf is not typically considered a Christian poem, even though it contains references to the Bible

Please provide the best answer for the statement.

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