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Sciomachy
Translation of "sciomachy" into Russian
sciomachy
Noun
UK
/ˈsaɪəʊməki/
US
/ˈsaɪəˌmɑːki/
sciomachy
sciomachies pl
скиомахия
The ancient Greeks often depicted sciomachy in their art.
Древние греки часто изображали скиомахию в своем искусстве.
Definitions
sciomachy
Noun
UK
/ˈsaɪəʊməki/
US
/ˈsaɪəˌmɑːki/
A battle or conflict with an imaginary or non-existent opponent.
The philosopher's argument was dismissed as a sciomachy, as he seemed to be fighting against ideas that no one actually held.
A mock fight or exercise carried out for practice or display, shadowboxing.
Before the tournament the knights rehearsed their moves in a spirited sciomachy.