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at Olympia was built in the mid to late fourth century BC. It was built using funds from the “Elean defeat of neighboring Pisa, an example of the ongoing struggle for power in ancient Greece” (Furer). The architect of the temple was Libon. Libon built the structure with limestone and white stucco in a pure Doric style. ....

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.... with precious stones. At the legs and feet of the throne were sphinxes and winged figures of Victory. The sphinxes show the god Zeus was protected. His head was decorated with an olive wreath, possibly symbolizing peace. The face was made of ivory, the hair and beard were made of gold. Zeus held in his left hand a golden scepter representing royalty, topped with a golden eagle. In his right hand he held a Victory, symbolizing the importance of winning. Zeus wore a golden robe and sandals. The robe ....