Parthenon

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Not to be confused with Pantheon.
The Parthenon in Mario is Missing! (DOS)
The Parthenon in the DOS version
Luigi's photograph of the Parthenon
The Parthenon in the SNES version

Template:Quote2 The Parthenon (in Greek: Παρθενών, Parthenó̱n) is a temple dedicated of Athena, the patron of Athens.

History

Mario is Missing!

Luigi visits this temple when he travels to Athens in the SNES, DOS, and Deluxe versions of Mario is Missing! when Koopa Troopas steal a Parthenon Column, causing it to shut down. He eventually makes his way through the city, fighting the right Koopa Troopa to obtain the Column, and after answering a series of questions (listed below), he is able to return the column through the Parthenon's information booth to its rightful place.

  • The architects who built the Parthenon also built the:
    • statue of Athena
    • Acropolis
    • Indianapolis Speedway
    • Pyramids
  • Which of the three types of Greek columns is best represented?
    • Ionic
    • Doric
    • Ironic
    • Round
  • The Parthenon was built to honor:
    • Athena
    • Zeus
    • Helen of Troy
    • Acropolis

Mario Kart Tour

The Parthenon is one of many landmarks visited in the Athens course in Mario Kart Tour.

Media

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