Pure Light & Architecture :
When I Need more Pure Light I usually Climb up the Sacred Rocky Hill …
Ascending the heights of hidden knowledge for the evolution of the mind beyond the visible and admitting that Geometry and Maths penetrate the universe and are eternal like the mind of God.
“Let none enter here who are ignorant of Geometry ” was inscribed over the entrance to Plato’s Academy. There are no such inscriptions here and free as you feel,you go up to the Sacred Hill where the Acropolis of Athens stands.
Treading the Upward Path Of Knowledge …
The Parthenon or : Harmony & Symmetry
A Universal Symbol of Classical Spirit
Enduring under the always Blue Skies of Attica where the Sun is always Shining …
The Principal Temple on the Acropolis,The Parthenon :
✺ The Uniqueness of a Temple on the Level of Aesthetics under the Blue skies of Attica where the Sun is always Shining …
✺ Sublime Aesthetic Structure completed in 438 BCE and dedicated to Athena,the patron goddess of Athens.
Each column to my eyes … History,Arts, Philosophy … Sophocles,Socrates,Plato,Aristotle,Pericles ….
✺ A Doric Temple of Majestic Proportion and Built to extremely Precise Dimensions according to the Mathematical Ratios of Sacred Geometry.
✺ An Enduring Monument ,a Universal Symbol of the Classical Spirit Radiating Purity and Perfection … a Symbol of Humanism….
✺ Each time I visit , I feel the same awe …
One,two,three,four,five & some tears for the expatriated sister …
The Erechtheion on the Acropolis
Caryatides from the Erechtheion on the Acropolis (421-406 BCE) :
The Erechtheion is an Ionic Temple on the north side of the Acropolis and it was dedicated to Athena and Poseidon.It is opposite the Parthenon and it was built entirely of marble from Mount Penteli.The Caryatides (each one sculpted in a different manner ) supported the roof of the south porch of the Erechtheion, in place of the typical columns and they were holding it with elegance and grace.Today only copies of the Caryatides are shown. The 5 original ones are displayed in the New Acropolis Museum
<a href=”http://www.theacropolismuseum.gr/en/content/conserving-caryatids” rel=”nofollow”>www.theacropolismuseum.gr/en/content/conserving-caryatids</a>
and the second from the left in the British Museum.
Tetrastyle Temples & Athena Nike
Temple of Athena Nike
Temple of Athena Nike ( Victorious Athena) ,Constructed of White Marble around 420 BCE .
~~~ It is the first Ionic structure on the Acropolis where the Athenians could worship the Goddess of Victory in hope of prosperous outcomes in the wars. It is a Tetrastyle ( four column ) Temple with colonnaded porticoes in the front and back. ~~~
Experimenting with mono :
More Classic and Artistic,I suppose,but where are my very Blue Skies and the Pure Light ?
View over the City of Athens from the Acropolis
The Acropolis on the Sacred Hill
My Space in the Immense Universe 
You wrote this in 2014 and here i am looking at it in 2018. This post could not be more relevant to me. If my plans proceed, I hope to see this for myself soon. Thank you for this lovely post.
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By: Lignum Draco on 11/03/2018
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Thank you Draco,it’s a timeless post.Greece is honoured when it receives visitors like you.You’re a great traveller,not simply a tourist.
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By: DG MARYOGA on 12/03/2018
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Your photos and information about this great place in the world were a wonderful delight, Doda. I was there once, several decades ago, and enjoyed it so much. I would like to go back again sometime. It is so fortunate you have visited multiple times and still carry your appreciation with each visit. Many thanks for opening this world up to us. 😀
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By: Jet Eliot on 31/12/2014
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Great the honour for my country when it receives visitors like you,dear Jet ! If you ever manage to revisit the Sacred Rocky Hill one day,I’m sure you’ll get more Light … Stay well and keep spreading your own Pure Light 🙂 xxx
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By: DG MARYOGA on 04/01/2015
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I too am a lover of antiquities and Greek history!!
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By: the dune mouse on 23/12/2014
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Thank you so much for your nice words and your love for Greek history ! Best wishes, Doda 🙂
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By: DG MARYOGA on 23/12/2014
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Acropolis is such a special place and these are beautiful pictures of it. Awesome post dear Doda.
I remember Parthenon, I saw it very long time ago when I visited Greece as a child. Your post reminded me of that trip and of the wonderful atmosphere of this amazing place. 🙂
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By: Aditix on 22/12/2014
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Why thank you,my lovely friend Aditix !!!
I feel honoured and delighted you liked my Acropolis post and I’m glad it stirred up sweet holiday memories ! All the best to you my dearest Norwegian friend 🙂 xxx ,with love ❤ ,Doda 🙂
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By: DG MARYOGA on 23/12/2014
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Beautiful images Doda. And thanks for your informative post that’s so educational.Great pictures!
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By: Maria F. on 21/12/2014
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Thanks a million dear Maria for appreciating my Acropolis post and the related commentaries ! All the very best to you , Doda 🙂
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By: DG MARYOGA on 23/12/2014
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Very interesting and informative post filled with great photos! Hugs, N ❤
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By: nataliescarberry on 21/12/2014
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Thank you Natalie ! Hugs to you too 🙂
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By: DG MARYOGA on 21/12/2014
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Beautiful post Doda… The Parthenon is certainly an example of Beauty, Harmony & Symmetry… Great photographs as well!
All the very best to you x 3,14….. Aquileana 😀
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By: Aquileana on 20/12/2014
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Many thanks x 3,14159 ….. dear Aquileana! Great the value of Π & Φ … and glorious the Temples on the Acropolis bringing about plenty of mental emotion.Wishing you the best of best, Doda 🙂
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By: DG MARYOGA on 21/12/2014
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Wow, I would certainly feel a sense of awe too if I visited there, DG! I enjoyed learning more about the area and your photos are great. I am happy to see you here in blogging land 🙂 Merry Xmas!
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By: Christy Birmingham on 20/12/2014
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Hi my sweet poetess ! So delighted my post has enriched your knowledge about the Sacred Hill,the Acropolis of Athens ! Merry Christmas to you too ! Hugs, Doda 🙂
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By: DG MARYOGA on 21/12/2014
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I agree with Cindy. Thank you for the historical background and the great quotes, Dear Doda! How wonderful you have been their numbers of times… Thank you for taking us to and back to this majestic place, no place like these sacred temples. I’m in awe, Doda. Thank you for coming back to blogging 🙂 ❤ ❤
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By: Amy on 20/12/2014
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Why thank you,my sweet Amy for your approving comment ! So very happy you enjoyed what I shared with you ! Besides,thank you for your support and the encouragement … 🙂 .¸•♥•.¸¸.•♥•.¸
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By: DG MARYOGA on 21/12/2014
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🙂 ❤ ❤
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By: Amy on 21/12/2014
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❤ .¸•♥•.¸¸.•♥•.¸ ❤ 🙂 Love those symbols,they are stronger than words …
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By: DG MARYOGA on 21/12/2014
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Yep! ❤ ❤ ❤
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By: Amy on 21/12/2014
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Enjoyed the photos and info. I visited the Parthenon some years ago while it was being renovated. Earlier this year I was in Nashville, Tennessee where there is an exact replica of the original temple… it was stunning and unexpected.
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By: RMW on 20/12/2014
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Thanks a million,glad you appreciated my post,but gladder about the info you gave me about the Parthenon in Nashville,Tennessee :
http://www.tnvacation.com/vendors/the_parthenon/
It’s an exact replica of the Greek Temple and they have faithfully applied the sacred geometry,only the white Penteliko marble is missing … Indeed,stunning my new WP friend !
That’s especially dedicated to you :
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By: DG MARYOGA on 21/12/2014
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Such a mind bending, soul stirring place. Your photos make me want to go back! Excellent post~
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By: cindy knoke on 20/12/2014
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Why thank you,dear Cindy for your praiseful and approving comment! I’m certain sure you’ll come back one day,it’s not a place you visit just once.Happy Saturday my friend 🙂
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By: DG MARYOGA on 20/12/2014
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