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[BIll]

One last one stumping me after a valiant effort (as so often happens: who can explan that?). 28a One accepted encompassing Parthenon's central section (6). ATHENA parses (AA around THEN) but if correct, where is the definition?

[BIll]

Is it perhaps just that the statue of Athena is in the cella? Is it that 'simple'?

[Neveracrossword]

Is it a thematic puzzle where some clues lack a definition?

[BIll]

Thanks but no, there's no theme.

[Lie-in King]

I struggled with this one & like Bill, I ended up settling for -

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Athena_Parthenos

I'd be quite happy if someone can give a better explanation.

[BIll]

Glad to hear I'm not alone!

[smallsizenun]

Possibly a reference to the contest between Poseidon and Athena to be the patron of Athens, which Athena won (was thus accepted)?

[Toorak]

The statue of Athena was in the central section of the Parthenon