Estiades of Mount Lykaion
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The Estiades of Mount Lykaion appear from the north and bring the Arcadian's eternal flame to light the torch at the modern Lykaia games. The first Estiada walks slowly towards the southern pillar base and lights the torch.
When
- First attested
- 800 BCE
- Attested period
- -800 – 2022
- Historical notes
- Associated with the eternal flame of Arcadia.
Relationships
- co occurs with
- Lykaios Dias
Mentioned by
Sources
wikipedia (1)
Source passages
“The Estiades of Mount Lykaion, making their appearance from the north, bring the Arcadian's eternal flame. The first Estiada walks slowly towards the southern pillar base (where two golden eagles were placed in ancient times) and lights the torch.”
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