Isthmian Games — The Isthmian Games or Isthmia (ancient Greek Ἴσθμια) were one of the Panhellenic Games of Ancient Greece, and were named after the isthmus of Corinth, where they were held. As with the Nemean Games, the Isthmian Games were held both the year… … Wikipedia
Isthmian Games — noun the ancient Panhellenic games held biennially on the Isthmus of Corinth in the first and third years of each Olympiad • Hypernyms: ↑agon * * * one of the great national festivals of ancient Greece, held every two years on the Isthmus of… … Useful english dictionary
Isthmian Games — one of the great national festivals of ancient Greece, held every two years on the Isthmus of Corinth. [1595 1605] * * * In ancient Greece, a festival of athletic and musical competitions in honor of the sea god Poseidon. It was held in the… … Universalium
Isthmian Games — Isth′mian Games′ n. anq one of the great national festivals of ancient Greece, held every two years on the Isthmus of Corinth • Etymology: 1595–1605 … From formal English to slang
ISTHMIAN GAMES — one of the four Pan Hellenic festivals; they were periodically celebrated in honour of Poseidon or Neptune at the isthmus of Corinth, in Greece, whence the name … The Nuttall Encyclopaedia
Isthmian games — /ɪsθmiən ˈgeɪmz/ (say isthmeeuhn gaymz) noun one of the great national festivals of ancient Greece, held every two years on the Isthmus of Corinth …
Isthmian League — Countries England Founded … Wikipedia
Isthmian — may refer to:* Isthmian Games, one of the Panhellenic Games of Ancient Greece * Isthmian League, a regional football league covering London and South East England * Isthmian script, one of the Mesoamerican writing systems * Isthmian Steamship… … Wikipedia
Games — were an important celebratory element in the religious life of ancient Greece. The modern Olympic Games take their name from the Ancient Olympic Games; the modern Olympics are divided between the Summer Olympic Games and the Winter Olympic Games … Wikipedia
Isthmian — Isth mi*an, a. [L. Isthmius, Gr. ?. See {Isthmus}.] Of or pertaining to an isthmus, especially to the Isthmus of Corinth, in Greece. [1913 Webster] {Isthmian games} (Gr. Antiq.), one of the four great national festivals of Greece, celebrated on… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
