4Caryatids

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The Caryatids of the Acropolis also known as the Porch of Maidens is located behind the Erechtheion. It is opposite the Parthenon. Every year, maidens from a village called “Karyes” perform a dance called Caryatis during a festival to honor goddess Artemis. Maidens who are successful in this ritual become honored with the title of “Caryatid’. Click the next ARROW to see the next photo!