Academus
Americannoun
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The tradition among the Athenians was, that one Ecademus, or Academus, founded it in antient times; from whom it received its name.
From A New System; or, an Analysis of Antient Mythology. Volume II. (of VI.) by Jacob Bryant
The classic shades of Bryn Mawr had been the "Groves of Academus where with old Plato she had walked."
From The Chalice Of Courage A Romance of Colorado by Cyrus Townsend Brady
It is destined for the Temple of the Muses, which Plato is causing to be built among the olive-groves of Academus.
From Philothea A Grecian Romance by Lydia Maria Francis Child
In France, in Spain, and in England, the title of the ancient Academus was never profaned by an adjunct which systematically degraded and ridiculed its venerable character and its illustrious members.
From Curiosities of Literature, Vol. 2 by Isaac Disraeli
In time Plato bought a tract of land adjoining that of Academus, and this was set apart as the permanent school.
From Little Journeys to the Homes of the Great - Volume 10 Little Journeys To The Homes Of Great Teachers by Elbert Hubbard
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