Parthenon
noun
Par·the·non
ˈpär-thə-ˌnän 
: a Doric temple of Athena built on the acropolis at Athens in the fifth century b.c.
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Its sculptor could have been among those who decorated the Parthenon later in that century, the label says.
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Ian Frazier, New Yorker, 5 May 2025
Take at least 48 hours to explore its distinct neighborhoods and outdoor spaces—including a replica of Athens’s Parthenon—to make the most of your time in Tennessee.
—Chloe Arrojado, AFAR Media, 5 May 2025
Greg Daco, the chief economist at EY Parthenon, says people are being more careful about spending money, especially on things like going out to eat.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 1 May 2025
The Parthenon is the actual structure at the top, the temple dedicated to Athena, the goddess of wisdom and military victory.
—Rebecca Deurlein, Forbes.com, 21 Apr. 2025
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Ian Frazier, New Yorker, 5 May 2025
Take at least 48 hours to explore its distinct neighborhoods and outdoor spaces—including a replica of Athens’s Parthenon—to make the most of your time in Tennessee.
—Chloe Arrojado, AFAR Media, 5 May 2025
Greg Daco, the chief economist at EY Parthenon, says people are being more careful about spending money, especially on things like going out to eat.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 1 May 2025
The Parthenon is the actual structure at the top, the temple dedicated to Athena, the goddess of wisdom and military victory.
—Rebecca Deurlein, Forbes.com, 21 Apr. 2025
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“Parthenon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Parthenon. Accessed 17 May. 2025.
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