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- Parthenon - n. - A celebrated marble temple of Athene, on the Acropolis at Athens. It was of the pure Doric order, and has had an important influence on art.
- Octostyle - a. - Having eight columns in the front; -- said of a temple or portico. The Parthenon is octostyle, but most large Greek temples are hexastele. See Hexastyle.
- Pentelican - a. - Of or pertaining to Mount Pentelicus, near Athens, famous for its fine white marble quarries; obtained from Mount Pentelicus; as, the Pentelic marble of which the Parthenon is built.
- Hecatompedon - n. - A name given to the old Parthenon at Athens, because measuring 100 Greek feet, probably in the width across the stylobate.