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pythian games

/ˈpɪθiən ɡeɪmz/

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/ˈpɪθiən ɡeɪmz/C1formalsport
  • ruОдни из четырёх Панэллинских игр Древней Греции, проводившиеся каждые четыре года в Дельфах в честь бога Аполлона и включавшие спортивные и музыкальные состязания.

One of the four Panhellenic Games of ancient Greece, held every four years at Delphi in honor of the god Apollo, featuring athletic and musical competitions.

  1. Ancient Greek festivalC2formal

    One of the four Panhellenic Games of ancient Greece, held at Delphi in honor of Apollo, featuring athletic and musical competitions.

    ruПифийские игры

    • The Pythian Games were second in importance only to the Olympic Games.
    • Winners at the Pythian Games received a laurel wreath as a prize.
    • The musical contests at the Pythian Games were dedicated to Apollo's victory over the serpent Python.