Bema of Phaidros, Roman stage platform in Theatre of Dionysus, Greece
The Bema of Phaidros features four stone reliefs depicting scenes from Dionysus life, including birth, arrival in Attica, sacred marriage, and enthronement.
The marble platform, constructed in the third century CE, incorporated Neo-Attic Roman sculptures from the Hadrianic or Antonine period into its structure.
The reliefs present detailed narratives of Greek mythology, showing figures such as Zeus, Hermes, Dionysus, and the Basilinna in intricate ceremonial scenes.
Visitors can examine the marble reliefs during their exploration of the Theatre of Dionysus, located on the southern slope of the Acropolis.
The sculptures were originally located elsewhere and reassembled into the bema by Phaidros, who served as the archon of Athens.
Location: Athens
Part of: Theatre of Dionysus
GPS coordinates: 37.97034,23.72778
Latest update: March 5, 2025 05:18
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