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Athena separates the Giant Alkyoneus from Earth (in which way he dies), while Gaia, mother of Giants rises from the ground. The goddess Nike helps Athena; Detail from the Pergamon Altar's frieze (The frieze depicts a Gigantomachy); built in the 2nd century BCE. (Pergamon Museum, Berlin)
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Mina is a pan-European lover of photography and art history: She has lived in Serbia, Slovenia, Hungary, Spain, and Germany.
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Bulic, M. (2015, February 04). Athena Killing a Giant. World History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.worldhistory.org/image/3614/athena-killing-a-giant/
Chicago Style
Bulic, Mina. "Athena Killing a Giant." World History Encyclopedia. Last modified February 04, 2015. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/3614/athena-killing-a-giant/.
MLA Style
Bulic, Mina. "Athena Killing a Giant." World History Encyclopedia. World History Encyclopedia, 04 Feb 2015. Web. 26 Jul 2024.
