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anthemion

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an·the·mi·on  (n-thm-n)
n. pl. an·the·mi·a (-m-)
A pattern of honeysuckle or palm leaves in a radiating cluster, used as a motif in Greek art.
[Greek, diminutive of anthemon, flower, from anthos.]
anthemion [ænˈθiːmɪən]
n pl -mia [-mɪə]
(Fine Arts & Visual Arts / Art Terms) a floral design, used esp in ancient Greek and Roman architecture and decoration, usually consisting of honeysuckle, lotus, or palmette leaf motifs
[from Greek: a little flower, from anthos flower]
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In such wise did Ajax fell to earth Simoeisius, son of Anthemion.
The Iliad by Homer View in context
In the first place, he is the son of a wealthy and wise father, Anthemion, who acquired his wealth, not by accident or gift, like Ismenias the Theban (who has recently made himself as rich as Polycrates), but by his own skill and industry, and who is a well- conditioned, modest man, not insolent, or overbearing, or annoying; moreover, this son of his has received a good education, as the Athenian people certainly appear to think, for they choose him to fill the highest offices.
Meno by Plato View in context
 
 
 
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