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pythius

/ˈpɪθ.i.əs/

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noun

C2formalcommon/ˈpɪθ.i.əs/

uncountable · proper noun

An epithet for the god Apollo, derived from the serpent Python which he slew.

  • 🇷🇺Эпитет бога Аполлона, происходящий от змея Пифона, которого он убил.
  1. Epithet for Apollo C2 formal

    An epithet for the Greek god Apollo, derived from the serpent Python which he killed at Delphi.

    • The Pythius Apollo was worshipped at the oracle of Delphi.
    • Ancient hymns praised Pythius for his victory over the serpent.
    • The Pythian Games were held in honor of Pythius Apollo.

    🇷🇺Эпитет Аполлона