amphictyony
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English
Etymology
From Ancient Greek ἀμφικτυονία (amphiktuonía), from ἀμφί (amphí, “around, near”) + κτίζω (ktízō, “I found, people”).
Noun
amphictyony (plural amphictyonies)
- A religious foundation or co-operative shared between Greek city states during the classical period, typically to support the temple or cult of a deity shared by the city states. Also used academically to refer to similar arrangements in non-Greek cultures.
Translations
religious cooperation among ancient Greek city-states
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Further reading
Amphictyonic_League on Wikipedia.Wikipedia
References
"In all probability, these covenant renewal festivals were more important than sacrifices in the cultic life of the amphictyony." Ringgren, Helmer (1966) "Israelite Religion". Fortress Press, Minneapolis. (Translated from German by David Green).