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A mathematician from Oxford has challenged the long-held belief that the Parthenon was designed with optical illusions in mind. His research indicates that the supposed corrections for optical effects are either unsupported by evidence or too minor to be perceived. The study, published in 'Royal Society Open Science', disputes traditional interpretations of the Parthenon's architecture, particularly the slight curvature of its base, which was thought to prevent the illusion of sinking. Goriely attributes the origin of this myth to the Roman architect Vitruvius, whose analyses have been widely accepted over centuries. He emphasizes that the intentions of the Parthenon's architects remain uncertain, and the persistence of these theories reflects a lasting image of ancient Greek sophistication in mathematics and architecture.