# Statue of Zeus at Olympia — WHE Definition Discussion **URL:** \ **Category:** WHE Articles\ **Created:** [July 24, 2018, 3:53pm UTC](https://community.worldhistory.org/t/statue-of-zeus-at-olympia-whe-definition-discussion/3022 "2018-07-24T15:53:20Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 2\ **Page:** 1
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The monumental statue of Zeus at Olympia in Greece was one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Created in the 430s BCE under the supervision of the master Greek sculptor Phidias, the huge ivory and gold statue was bigger even than that of Athena in the Parthenon. Worshipped by pilgrims from across the Mediterranean, the statue inspired countless imitations and defined the standard representation of Zeus in Greek and Roman art in sculpture, on coins, pottery, and gemstones. Lost in later Roman times following its removal to Constantinople, Phidias' masterpiece captivated the ancient world for 1,000 years and was the must-see sight for anyone who attended the ancient Olympic Games. * * * _This is a companion discussion topic for the original content at [https://www.worldhistory.org/Statue\_of\_Zeus\_at\_Olympia/](https://www.worldhistory.org/Statue_of_Zeus_at_Olympia/)._ ---
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