The Parthenon in Athens used to house a huge gold-and-ivory statue of:
A) Athena
B) Hera
C) Poseidon
D) Zeus
E) Apollo

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The Parthenon in Athens was built in honor of Athena, thus it is likely that the statue housed within it would also depict Athena. Additionally, historical accounts indicate that the statue was made of gold and ivory, just as the famous statue of Athena at the Temple of Zeus also was. Therefore, the correct answer is A) Athena.

The Parthenon in Athens Used to House a Huge Gold-And-Ivory