gymnasiarch, the
The man responsible for the supervision of the youngsters and the adolescents who were trained at the gymnasia and at the palaestrae. This rank, widely diffused in all cities of the ancient Greek world, constituted a public office which was usually bestowed on the most eminent and rich citizens, since it required great expenses.
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libation
A kind of sacrifice. The term libation denotes all religious ceremonies which involve the pouring of various precious liquids, such as wine, incense, honey, and milk, over an altar or onto the ground as an offering to the gods.
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satrapy, the
1. Administrative division of the ancient Persian state. 2. The office of a satrap and the period of his government.
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