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Olympia (Ὀλυμπίη, ἡ)

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Abstract

Olympia, through which the river ALPHEIUS flows, in the northwest PELOPONNESE, was best known as the site of the quadrennial (penteteric) Olympia FESTIVAL, held in July-August in every fifth year.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationThe Herodotus Encyclopedia
EditorsChristopher Baron
Place of PublicationHoboken, United States of America
PublisherWiley & Sons, Inc
Pages1005-1007
Volume2
Edition1
ISBN (Print)9781119113522, 9781119113539, 9781118689646
Publication statusPublished - Mar 2021

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