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ˌær iˈɒp ə gəsare·opa·gus
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Princeton's WordNet
Areopagusnoun
a hill to the to the west of the Athenian acropolis where met the highest governmental council of ancient Athens and later a judicial court
Areopagusnoun
the highest governmental assembly in ancient Athens (later a judicial court)
Wiktionary
Areopagusnoun
The supreme judicial and legislative council of ancient Athens
Etymology: From Άρειος Πάγος, the "Rock of Ares", which in classical times functioned as the high Court of Appeal for criminal and civil cases in Athens.
Wikipedia
Areopagus
The Areopagus () is a prominent rock outcropping located northwest of the Acropolis in Athens, Greece. Its English name is the Late Latin composite form of the Greek name Areios Pagos, translated "Hill of Ares" (Ancient Greek: Ἄρειος Πάγος). The name Areopagus also referred, in classical times, to the Athenian governing council, later restricted to the Athenian judicial council or court that tried cases of deliberate homicide, wounding and religious matters, as well as cases involving arson of olive trees, because they convened in this location. The war god Ares was supposed to have been tried by the other gods on the Areopagus for the murder of Poseidon's son Halirrhothius (a typical example of an aetiological myth).
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areopagus
Areopagus, also known as Mars Hill, is a prominent rock outcropping located in Athens, Greece. In ancient times, it functioned as the high Court of Appeal for criminal and civil cases during the Classical Greek period, around the 5th century BC. In a broader context, Areopagus can also refer to the judicial body that convened at this place, which was made up of former Athenian archons or rulers. The term is derived from Ares, the Greek God of War, and 'pagus', the Latin word for a hill or small rise.
Webster Dictionary
Areopagusnoun
the highest judicial court at Athens. Its sessions were held on Mars' Hill. Hence, any high court or tribunal
Etymology: [L., fr. Gr. , and , hill of Ares (Mars' Hill).]
Wikidata
Areopagus
The Areopagus or Areios Pagos is the "Rock of Ares", north-west of the Acropolis, which in classical times functioned as the high Court of Appeal for criminal and civil cases in Athens. Ares was supposed to have been tried here by the gods for the murder of Poseidon's son Alirrothios.
Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
Areopagus
ar-e-op′ag-us, n. Mars' Hill, on which the supreme court of ancient Athens was held: the court itself: also used of any important tribunal.—n. Areop′agite, a member of the Areopagus.—adj. Areopagit′ic, pertaining to the Areopagus.—n. a speech on the model of Isocrates's oration of that name addressed to the Areopagus. [Gr. Areios pagos, hill of Ares, or Mars.]
Mythology
Areopagus
(Areop′agus), the hill at Athens where Mars was tried for murder before twelve of the gods.
Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of areopagus in Chaldean Numerology is: 9
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of areopagus in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4
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