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Amphictyony (Noun)

Meaning

An association of neighboring states or tribes in ancient Greece; established originally to defend a common religious center.

Classification

Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.

Examples

  • The Delphic amphictyony was a powerful association of neighboring states in ancient Greece that protected the sacred site of Delphi.
  • The amphictyony of Calauria was a league of seven cities in ancient Greece that shared a common interest in the temple of Poseidon.
  • In ancient Greece, an amphictyony was often formed to defend a common religious center, such as the temple of Apollo at Delphi.
  • The Pylaean amphictyony was an association of neighboring states in ancient Greece that was established to protect the temple of Demeter at Thermopylae.
  • The amphictyony of Delos was a league of Ionian cities in ancient Greece that shared a common interest in the temple of Apollo on the island of Delos.

Hypernyms

  • Political Entity
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