Ancient Greek temples rose as homes for gods and civic pride.
On Athens' Acropolis, the Parthenon honored Athena with perfect proportions.
At Delphi, pilgrims sought Apollo's oracle amid sacred treasuries.
Epidaurus combined Asklepios' healing sanctuary with a superb theater.
In Olympia, Zeus's temple framed athletic festivals and colossal devotion.
Cape Sounion's Poseidon temple still watches sailors, marble against sea.