The Parthenon Frieze. Block E IV

Depicted on this block are four male figures (20-23) in a pose of expectation and four Olympian gods (24-27), seated on stools. The rest of the divinities are shown on the adjoining blocks V and VI.
The four male figures (20-23) are leaning on their staffs or cudgels, three of which are shown in relief, while the fourth was added in paint. Two of the figures are bearded (20 and 23). Clearly they a…