Angelitos Athena, Marble statue in Acropolis Museum, Greece.
The Angelitos Athena stands 0.9 meters tall, featuring an archaic peplos and an aegis adorned with a gorgoneion at the chest point.
Created between 480-470 BCE, this marble sculpture represents the first known depiction of an armed Athena following the Persian Wars period.
The statue bears an inscription indicating its dedication by Angelitos to Athena, showing the deep connection between ancient Athenians and their patron deity.
The Angelitos Athena resides in the Archaic Acropolis Gallery of the Acropolis Museum, accessible through the main exhibition route.
This statue originally stood upon a Doric column with inscriptions by both the dedicator Angelitos and the sculptor Euenor.
Inception: 480s BCE
Made from material: marble
GPS coordinates: 37.96911,23.72830
Latest update: March 3, 2025 13:52
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