Palladium

[Mythos_Ruler]

The Palladium of Troy was a graven image of Athena that was eventually stolen from the city by the Achaeans.

Now, I've read mention of a roughly life-sized wooden statue of Athena that resided in Athens during Classical times that would be used to take offerings during religious events or festivals. Could this be described as the "Palladium" of Athens? If it existed, then how was it transported if ever? Did it ever leave the Acropolis?

[Giannis K. Hoplite]

I don't know much about the matter but i'd rather throw the question: are we sure that "Palladion" reffered only to the magical statue of Troy and not every single statue of Athena Pallas?
Khairete
Giannis

[Mythos_Ruler]

Here is the Wiki article on the matter:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Palladium_%28mythology%29