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PANATHENAIC FESTIVAL" Roger Dunkle. The Festival The Panathenaea (‘all-Athenian festival') was Athens' most important festival and one of the grandest in the entire Greek world.
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The Panathenaea (‘all-Athenian festival') was the most important festival for Athens and one of the grandest in the entire Greek world. Except for slaves, all inhabitants of the ...
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Panathenaea, oldest and most famous festival of Athens, celebrated in honor of Athena, patron goddess of the city. Ancient writings tell of a Lesser and Greater Panathenaea, the former held annually, the latter every fourth year. A patriotic as well as religious festival, the Panathenaea included processions, dances, sacrifices, poetry, recitations, and musical and athletic contests. One of these processions, a march by the people to the temple of Athena, is depicted on the frieze of the Parthenon.

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