amphictyonic

[ am-fik-tee-on-ik ]

/ æmˌfɪk tiˈɒn ɪk /

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of or relating to an amphictyon or an amphictyony.

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From the Greek word amphiktyonikós, dating back to 1745–55. See amphictyon, -ic

He became the successful champion of the god, and received as his reward a place in the great Amphictyonic Council.
Library of the World's Best Literature, Ancient and Modern Volume 11|Various
Then, if you please, regard him as a senator, representing the sovereignty of Virginia in our more than Amphictyonic Council.
Discourse of the Life and Character of the Hon. Littleton Waller Tazewell|Hugh Blair Grigsby
The Amphictyonic confederacy, of which she had been a member, left her in the full exercise of her government and her legislation.
The Federalist Papers|Alexander Hamilton, John Jay, and James Madison
Many of the Greek states rose at the call of the condemned Amphictyonic Council.
Historic Tales, vol 10 (of 15)|Charles Morris

It seems that this use of the name (generally employed of the deputies to the Amphictyonic council) was peculiarly Dorian.
The Histories of Polybius, Vol. I (of 2)|Polybius