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<p> On the promontory of Actium, in Acarnania, [[Apollo]] had an ancient temple, where, every three years, a feast was held with games and fights. At the opening of this feast an ox was killed and given to the flies to feast upon, so that they might not trouble those participating in the feast. [[Augustus]] celebrated this feast upon the occasion of his victory over Antony, near Actium. </p> | <p> On the promontory of Actium, in Acarnania, [[Apollo]] had an ancient temple, where, every three years, a feast was held with games and fights. At the opening of this feast an ox was killed and given to the flies to feast upon, so that they might not trouble those participating in the feast. [[Augustus]] celebrated this feast upon the occasion of his victory over Antony, near Actium. </p> | ||
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<ref name="term_17716"> [https://bibleportal.com/encyclopedia/cyclopedia-of-biblical-theological-and-ecclesiastical-literature/actian+games Actian Games from Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature]</ref> | <ref name="term_17716"> [https://bibleportal.com/encyclopedia/cyclopedia-of-biblical-theological-and-ecclesiastical-literature/actian+games Actian Games from Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature]</ref> | ||
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Latest revision as of 07:41, 15 October 2021
Actian Games [1]
On the promontory of Actium, in Acarnania, Apollo had an ancient temple, where, every three years, a feast was held with games and fights. At the opening of this feast an ox was killed and given to the flies to feast upon, so that they might not trouble those participating in the feast. Augustus celebrated this feast upon the occasion of his victory over Antony, near Actium.
