The temple of Zeus

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Where is Zeus stood

The centre of the altis and dominated the landscape

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When was it built

456 Bc

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What did it house

The chryselephantine statue of Zeus made by pheidias

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What did the east pediment depict

The chariot race between Pelops and oinomas

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events of the chariot race between oinomas and Pelops

  • oinomas receives prophecy that he will die when his daughter is married

  • To avoid this

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What was significant about the myth of oinomas and pelops

It was one of two foundation myths of the Olympian games

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What did the west pediment portray

Centauromachy - symbolised civilisation triumphing over barbarism

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