Epidaurus

[ ep-i-dawr-uhs ]

noun

1. an ancient town in S Greece, in Argolis: sanctuary of Asclepius; outdoor theater still in use.

Epidaurus

/ ˌɛpɪˈdɔːrəs; ɛpiˈðaʊrɔs /

noun

1. an ancient port in Greece, in the NE Peloponnese, in Argolis on the Saronic Gulf

Example Sentences

In his temple at Epidaurus was a statue of colossal size made of gold and ivory.

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A maritime city situated on the eastern coast of Argolis, sometimes distinguished as ἡ ἱερὰ Ἐπίδαυρος, or Epidaurus the Holy.

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The ruins of Epidaurus are to be seen at the place now called Palaea Monemvasia.

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At Epidaurus the god was supposed to manifest himself in the form of a yellowish brown snake, abundant in that neighbourhood.

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The site is now occupied by the village Epidavro, where a congress met in 1822 and promulgated the 'Constitution of Epidaurus'.

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