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.