The Caryatids, sculpted female figures, acting as supporting columns of the Ionic Temple of Erechtheion. The ancient temple is on the north side of Acropolis hill. It was dedicated to the goddess Athena.
One interesting fact: if the sculpted columns were male figures then it is called an Atlas. Just one small interesting trivia.
Random photographs of our travels. Memories found and captured in a photograph.
Our VRBO when we were in Athens in May looked up at the Acropolis. What a view.
That is an interesting bit of trivia. Makes you wonder what the temple once looked like during its full glory.
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Beautiful photo – I learned something new. Until I read this post, I didn’t hadn’t really that there was a name (let along two names) for supporting pillars that are shaped like human figures.
Thanks, Sheryl! Same with us. We never knew until we saw, heard about it, and finally, researched to know the difference.