Talk:Statue of Zeus at Olympia

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I note that Temple of Zeus has been redirected here. I just wish to mention that there is a Temple of Zeus that forms part of Agrigentum's Temple of the Valleys, and that as part of WikiProject Sicily, an article will be written on it. It might be best to name it Temple of Zeus (Agrigentum). ρ¡ρρµ δ→θ∑ - (waarom? jus'b'coz!) 21:58, 29 March 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Image doens't match description

I'm not going to just take it out, but I recommend we do. The image shown does not match the description of the Statue at all. Zeus in the image is shown holding what is probably a bolt of lightning in his right hand, and with his left resting on an orb. Further the massive cedar throne does not seem to be in evidence. (Anonymous) Test message

A good point, except for the deletion recommendation. I've corrected the caption to read "A fanciful reconstruction of Phidias' Statue of Zeus, in an engraving made by Philippe Galle in 1572, from a drawing by Maarten van Heemskerck" --Wetman 07:54, 23 April 2006 (UTC)

[edit] How can a fire destroy a statue made of stone?

Doesn't make much sense.... Unless the fire was so hot it caused it to crack (I'm assuming it wasn't so hot to make it melt). Malamockq 05:04, 28 February 2007 (UTC)

Might spoil the ivory a bit... --Wetman 12:51, 28 February 2007 (UTC)

• • The statue was built over a wooden framework (contemporary accounts speak of being able to see within the base) using ivory, gold and bronze. -- HenriLobineau 10:17, 30 October 2007 (UTC)