panathenaic Definition
- 1relating to the ancient Greek festival of the Panathenaea, held in Athens every four years in honor of Athena
- 2relating to or denoting a type of ancient Greek pottery decorated with scenes from the Panathenaic festival
Using panathenaic: Examples
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The Panathenaic games were held in Athens every four years.
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The British Museum has a collection of Panathenaic amphorae.
Phrases with panathenaic
a grand procession that took place during the Panathenaic festival, featuring a parade of Athenians carrying a new robe for the statue of Athena
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The Panathenaic procession was a highlight of the festival, with people from all over Greece coming to watch.
a type of ancient Greek vase used as a prize for winners of athletic contests at the Panathenaic festival, decorated with scenes from the festival
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The Panathenaic amphora was highly prized by athletes who won events at the festival.
a stadium in Athens built for the Panathenaic games, reconstructed in marble by Herodes Atticus in 144 AD
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The Panathenaic stadium is still used today for various sporting events and concerts.
Origins of panathenaic
from Greek 'panathēnaios', from 'pan-' (all) + 'Athēna' (Athena), the goddess of wisdom and warfare
Summary: panathenaic in Brief
The term 'panathenaic' [pan-uh-thuh-ney-ik] refers to the ancient Greek festival of the Panathenaea, held in Athens every four years in honor of Athena. It also denotes a type of ancient Greek pottery decorated with scenes from the festival. Examples include the Panathenaic games, amphorae, and stadium.
