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Boeotian

adjective

Of or relating to ancient Boeotia or its people or to the dialect spoken there in classical times.

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... called up by the poet's words. Of actual remains only a few were known. Some implements of stone, the mighty walls of Tiryns, Mycenae, and many another ancient citadel, four "treasuries," as they were often called, at Mycenae and one at the Boeotian Orchomenus—these made up pretty nearly the total of the visible relics of that early time. To-day the case is far different. Thanks to the faith, the liberality, and the energy of Heinrich Schliemann, an immense impetus has been given to the study of prehistoric Greek archaeology. ...

— A History Of Greek Art • F. B. Tarbell

Words linked to "Boeotian" : Boeotia