ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD PRYTANEUM
Latin, from Greek prutaneion, from prutanis, prutaneus.
10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «PRYTANEUM»
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prytaneum in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
prytaneum and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Socrates in the Apology: An Essay on Plato's Apology of Socrates
Does Socrates initially propose meals in the prytaneum? Here is what he says:
What, then, do I deserve to suffer for being such a man [an elenctic philosopher]?
Something good, men of Athens, if you give me what I deserve according to my ...
This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923.
George Henry 1823-1892 [From Ol Moore, 2010
sented by the Tholus, where the Prytanes sacrificed, and the Prytaneum, or
centre of official life. We know approximately where these buildings were in later
times ; the Prytaneum was not far from the sanctuary of Aglauros, below the north
...
Ernest Arthur Gardner, 1902
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Pausanias's Description of Greece
Some of the changes made in the Prytaneum in Roman times have been already
mentioned. The building was extended to the west and north, and here a new
colonnade or portico was built, of which the stylobate, together with some stumps
...
Pausanias, James George Frazer, 2012
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Larcher's Notes on Herodotus: Historical and Critical ...
of several cities that had their prytaneum. Herodotus speaks of that of Siphnos, •
which was of Parian marble, and that of the city of Alos, * which the Acheeans
called Leltus. Diodorus Siculus mentions the prytaneum of Lipara, * Livy * that of
...
Pierre Henri Larcher, 1829
of several cities that bad their prytaneum. Herodotus speaks of that of Siphnos, *
which was of Parian marble, and that of the city of Alos, i which the Achseans
called Leitus. Diodorus Siculus mentions the prytaneura of Lipara, ' Livy * that of ...
sented by the Tholus, where the Prytanes sacrificed, and the Prytaneum, or
centre of official life. We know approximately where these buildings were in later
times ; the Prytaneum was not far from the sanctuary of Aglauros, below the north
...
8
The Greek City and Its Institutions
a small sanctuary, in the middle of which was placed an altar with a well filled
with glowing embers, and, further within, banqueting halls and a kitchen supplied
with all the necessary utensils.1 There could be no city without a prytaneum: " the
...
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Herodotus, tr., with notes, by W. Beloe
the Prytaneum'97 of Athens, esteem themselves the most noble of all the Ionians,
on their first settling in the country, brought no wives, but married a number of
Carian women, whose parents they put to death. In consequence of this violence,
...
10
Herodotus: A sketch of the life of Herodotus. Chio. Euterpe. ...
the Prytaneum"97 of Athens, esteem themselves the most noble of all the Ionians,
on their first settling in the country, brought no wives, but married a number of
Carian women, whose parents they put to death. In consequence of this violence,
...
9 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «PRYTANEUM»
Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term
prytaneum is used in the context of the following news items.
Giving, devising, bequeathing
... the current regional clubs and federations become electors within the Greek Orthodox Community of Melbourne and Victoria, while a prytaneum (traditionally, ... «Neos Kosmos, Nov 14»
Word on the streets in NO
“The word Prytania does not exist anywhere except in the streets of New Orleans,” Asher writes, adding that it was inspired by the ancient Greek prytaneum, ... «The New Orleans Advocate, May 14»
What Do We Have To Teach Plato?
And he asked me, have you ever heard of the Prytaneum? No, I answered, what's that, some hot new restaurant? He sort of smiled, which he tends to do more ... «WUWF, Apr 14»
Book Review: 'Plato at the Googleplex' by Rebecca Newberger …
When asked what punishment he deemed appropriate for his "crimes," he suggested free meals at the Prytaneum, a kind of city hall, in appreciation of his ... «Wall Street Journal, Mar 14»
Plato at the Googleplex
And he asked me, have you ever heard of the Prytaneum? No, I answered, what's that, some hot new restaurant? He sort of smiled, which he tends to do more ... «NPR, Mar 14»
Greek cruises: to the birthplace of the Olympic Games
... the city's legislative district, and the Prytaneum, where once stood a temple and giant statue of Artemis, the Greek goddess of fertility. Adrian drew our attention ... «Telegraph.co.uk, Jul 12»
Little relief in sight for Argentina
... there, but also growing affects on the economy, says Agriculture.com Marketing Talk contributor in Paraguay, Augusto Medal with Prytaneum Global Advisors. «Agriculture.com, Jan 12»
INTL FCStone Inc. Names Rodrigo Sapena Country Manager …
Prior to joining INTL FCStone, Sapena served as an agricultural commodity futures and OTC broker for the Paraguayan firm Prytaneum, and also served in the ... «GlobeNewsWire, Mar 11»
What keeps the Olympic torch burning?
In ancient times, the flame burned throughout the Games on the altar of the Goddess Hestia, situated in the Prytaneum, the building used for the post-Games ... «TopNews, Apr 08»
