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Amphictyons

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Am`phic´ty`ons
n. pl.1.(Grecian Hist.) Deputies from the confederated states of ancient Greece to a congress or council. They considered both political and religious matters.
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The Amphictyons were the guardians of religion, and of the immense riches belonging to the temple of Delphos, where they had the right of jurisdiction in controversies between the inhabitants and those who came to consult the oracle.
Federalist Papers Authored by Alexander Hamilton by Hamilton, Alexander View in context
"No," replied Grandfather; "the different colonies did not compose one nation together; it was merely a confederacy among the governments: It somewhat resembled the league of the Amphictyons, which you remember in Grecian history.
Grandfather's Chair by Hawthorne, Nathaniel View in context
" "Greece was undone," he adds, "as soon as the king of Macedon obtained a seat among the Amphictyons.
Federalist Papers Authored by James Madison by Madison, James View in context
 
 
 
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