Temple of Athena Lindia

It was 7.75 x 21.65 m. The new cult statue was a standing figure of Athena carrying a shield, but wearing a polos rather than a helmet; as it was fastened by the wall of the cella, it may have been over life-size.

The fame of the temple is confirmed by the fact that Alexander the Great and many of his successors offered sacrifices there, and dedicated weapons after victories.

Rhodes was an important place in the myth of the birth of Athena, and it was said that: According to legend, the temple was founded by Danaus and the Danaïdes.

According to Pseudo-Apollodorus (2 cd-Century BC), the temple was founded by Danaus, who dedicated a statue to Athena Lindia in his gratitude for her assistance in helping him construct a ship, by which he could help his daughters to escape: "Danaus, in fear of the sons of Aigyptos, under Athena's supervision built a ship (the first man to do so), put his daughters [the 50 Danaïdes] on board and escaped.

"[3] According to Callimachus, the cult image of Athena put in place by Danaus was originally a xoanon before it was replaced by a statue, which indicates that the temple was of considerable antiquity.