Pythian

English

Etymology

Latin Pythius, from Ancient Greek πύθιος (púthios, “belonging to Pytho, the older name of Delphi and its environs”): compare French pythien.

Adjective

Pythian (not comparable)

Of or relating to Delphi or to its priestess, Pythia.

Derived terms

Pythian games
Pythian Apollo
Pythian verse
Pythian metre

Synonyms

Pythic

Noun

Pythian (plural Pythians)

A native or inhabitant of Delphi.

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