Altar of Demeter Chamyne

The stone altar of the goddess Demeter is located on the north side of the ancient stadium, where her priestess stood during the Olympic Games. The priestess of Demeter Hamyni is the only married woman who had the right to attend the Olympic Games.

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Type
  • Archeological
Geography
  • Urban
  • Lowland
Seasons
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