Panathenaia 2003
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Live at 23:00 GMT on Sunday, August 3, 2003

Venus as Huntress Appears to Aeneas, by Pietro da CortonaStarting at the intersection at Athenai N9 W3, join the procession, the most important part of the Panathenaic Festival, led by priestess HelenaDavisDidius, as it makes its way to the Akropolis. Once it passes the Propylaia, the float stops at the altar of Athena in front of the Erechtheion, where the newly woven peplos for the goddess' statue will be presented.

There will be free food and drinks for all the attendants. Don't miss it!


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