areopagus

• Eigenname für den Hügel nordwestlich der Akropolis in Athen, der als Versammlungsort des höchsten Rates des antiken Athen und später als Gerichtshof diente; auch Bezeichnung für diesen Rat bzw. Gerichtshof selbst.

A proper noun referring to a hill west of the Athenian Acropolis that served as the meeting place for the highest governmental council of ancient Athens, and later a judicial court.

Eigenname

1. Hill in AthensC2formal

   A rocky hill located to the west of the Athenian Acropolis, historically the meeting place of the highest governmental council of ancient Athens and later a judicial court.

   Areopag

   • The Areopagus was a prominent site for legal proceedings in ancient Athens.
   • Visitors to Athens often climb the Areopagus for its historical significance.
   • The council of the Areopagus met on this hill to discuss state matters.

2. Governing bodyC2formal

   The highest governmental assembly in ancient Athens, which later functioned as a judicial court.

   Areopag

   • The Areopagus was responsible for overseeing the laws of Athens.
   • Members of the Areopagus were chosen from the aristocracy.
   • The Areopagus served as a court for serious crimes like murder.