sentences:  On the Acropolis of Athens, Phidias constructed a colossal bronze statue of Athena, the "Athena Promachos", which was visible far out at sea.Athena was the goddess of wisdom and warriors and the protector of Athens.At Pellene in Achaea, and at Plataea, Phidias made two other statues of Athena, as well as a statue of the goddess Aphrodite in ivory and gold for the people of Elis.