Definition of "amphictyony" []

• A league of neighboring ancient Greek states sharing a common religious center or shrine, especially the one at Delphi. (noun)

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• "There is not much room in the Bible for the notions of amphictyony and divine kingship which modern scholars have tried to introduce into ancient Hebrew thinking."
• "Explain the following terms: oracle; amphictyony; helot; Hellas;"
• "The Delphic amphictyony was the most noteworthy of these local unions."