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Pythian

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Pyth·i·an  (pth-n)
adj.
1. Greek Mythology Of or relating to Delphi, the temple of Apollo at Delphi, or its oracle.
2. Of or relating to the Pythian games.
[From Latin Pthius, from Greek Pthios, from Pth, ancient name of Delphi.]
Pythian [ˈpɪθɪən]
adj also Pythic
(Myth & Legend / Classical Myth & Legend) of or relating to Delphi or its oracle
n
1. (Myth & Legend / Classical Myth & Legend) the priestess of Apollo at the oracle of Delphi
2. (Historical Terms) (Social Science / Peoples) an inhabitant of ancient Delphi
[via Latin Pȳthius from Greek Puthios of Delphi]


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