areopagus

• Nom propre désignant la colline à l'ouest de l'Acropole d'Athènes, qui servait de lieu de réunion au conseil suprême de la cité antique, puis de tribunal judiciaire.

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.

nom propre

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.

   Aréopage (colline d'Athènes)

   • 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.

   Aréopage (assemblée)

   • 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.