Pythian

[ pith-ee-uhn ]

adjective

1. Also Pythic. of or relating to Delphi, in ancient Greece.
2. of or relating to Apollo, with reference to his oracle at Delphi.

noun

1. a Pythian priestess.

Pythian

/ ˈpɪθɪən /

adjective

1. of or relating to Delphi or its oracle

noun

1. the priestess of Apollo at the oracle of Delphi
2. an inhabitant of ancient Delphi

Word History and Origins

Origin of Pythian¹

1590–1600; < Latin Pȳthi ( us ) (< Greek Pȳ́thios of Delphi and the oracle) + -an

Word History and Origins

Origin of Pythian¹

C16: via Latin Pӯthius from Greek Puthios of Delphi

Example Sentences

These include academics, barristers, civil liberties groups, and a youth group in Nottingham - The Pythian Club - who have all taken part in a "listening exercise" with the CPS.

From BBC

Nick Federici, a youth worker at the Pythian Club, believes there are misconceptions about drill.

From BBC

Winners of the Pythian Games — an athletic and artistic contest held in the sixth century B.C. in honor of the god Apollo, who is often depicted wearing a wreath of broadleaf evergreen himself — bowed their heads for bestowal of their chaplets, as did Roman soldiers returning from battle.

From New York Times

The building, built in 1910, has been home to multiple fraternal organizations over the years, including the Knights of Pythias and Pythian Sisters, Independent Order of Odd Fellows, Rebekah Lodges, Ancient Order of Druids, and the Knights of the Mystic Light.

From Seattle Times

He was the founder, captain and star player of the Pythian team, the best Black team in Philadelphia.

From Washington Post