In addition to honoring the goddess Athena,the Parthenon was also meant to celebrate:

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The Parthenon was primarily built to celebrate the Athenian's victory over the Persians in the Battle of Marathon and the god Athena, who was believed to have helped them win. The temple also served as a symbol of Athenian power and democracy. Though other gods and goddesses were also honored in the Parthenon, such as Poseidon, Erechtheus, and Cecrops, none of them were as closely associated with the building as Athena. Option A is incorrect because Apollo was not particularly associated with the Parthenon, although he did have his own temple in Athens. Option B is unlikely since Hera was not particularly associated with Athens or the Parthenon, although she was the wife of Zeus, the king of the gods. Option D is wholly incorrect since the Parthenon predates the Ptolemaic dynasty, which was responsible for the Greek independence from the Egyptian pharaohs.

In Addition to Honoring the Goddess Athena,the Parthenon Was Also