Amphictyonis
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Amphictyonis is a local form of Demeter in Greek mythology. She was worshiped under this name at Anthela, a meeting place for the amphictyons of Thermopylae. Sacrifices were offered to her at the start of every meeting of the amphictyons.
When
- First attested
- 500 BCE
- Attested period
- -500 – -480
- Historical notes
- Worship associated with amphictyonic council meetings at Thermopylae; council met after Battle of Salamis around 480 BC.
Relationships
- aspect of
- Demeter
Sources
wikipedia (1)
Source passages
“Amphictyonis (Ancient Greek: Ἀμφικτυονίς, romanized: Amphiktuonís) in Greek mythology is a local form of Demeter. She was worshiped under this name at Anthela, because it was a meeting place for the amphictyons of Thermopylae”
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