Hekatompedon en · PROPN
Etymology
From Ancient Greek Ἑκατόμπεδον (Hekatómpedon), from ἑκατόν (hekatón) + ποδός (podós), literally “hundred-footer”.
Meanings
- (historical) The Temple of Athena upon the Acropolis, formerly in the location of the present Parthenon.
- (historical) The specific chamber within the Parthenon which contained the cultic chryselephantine statue of Athena.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hecatompedon | alternative | lexicographic |