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Amphictyony
UK
/æmˈfɪk.tɪ.ə.ni/
US
/æmˈfɪk.ti.ə.ni/
Translation of "amphictyony" into Russian
amphictyony
Noun
UK
/æmˈfɪk.tɪ.ə.ni/
US
/æmˈfɪk.ti.ə.ni/
amphictyony
amphictyonies pl
The ancient Greek city-states formed an amphictyony to protect the temple.
Древнегреческие города-государства образовали амфиктионию для защиты храма.
Definitions
amphictyony
Noun
UK
/æmˈfɪk.tɪ.ə.ni/
US
/æmˈfɪk.ti.ə.ni/
A religious association of ancient Greek tribes formed to support the maintenance of specific temples or sanctuaries.
The Delphic amphictyony was one of the most famous religious associations in ancient Greece, responsible for the protection and administration of the Temple of Apollo at Delphi.
A league of neighboring city-states or tribes in ancient Greece organized for mutual protection and political cooperation, especially to defend and administer a common religious center.
The various city-states formed an amphictyony to safeguard the shrine and settle disputes among its members.
Amphictyony
Proper noun
The Delphic Amphictyony, the ancient council of Greek tribes charged with overseeing the Temple of Apollo at Delphi.
According to the decree, the Amphictyony imposed heavy fines on any city that threatened the sanctuary.