Eschenburg, J[ohann] J[oachim], 1743-1820. [from old catalog], Fiske, Nathan Welby, 1798-1847, [from old catalog] ed. and tr · Philadelphia, E. C. Biddle · leaf 204
pdp ia, a festivalof the Athenians instituted by Theseus, and so called from the custom of carrying branches about on the occasion. navaOnvat a, one of the most solemn festivals at Athens, dedicated to Minerva. The lesser was celebrated annually; the greater every fifth year. Both were connected… … P. HI. RELIGIOUS AFFAIRS. FESTIVALS. 169 which were brought to the gods in the different seasons, with a view to secure goodweather. For a more complete enumeration and description, cf. Potter, Archaeol. Grseca, bk. ii. ch. 20.—Cf. Lurcher, on certain Greekfestivals, in the Mem. Acad. Inscr. vol.…
Classical antiquities
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