Thespiae

American  

[thes-pee-ee] / ˈθɛs piˌi /

noun

1. a city at the foot of Mount Helicon where, according to mythology, the Muses performed their games.

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Example Sentences

The only people, north of the isthmus of Corinth, who remained faithful to the cause of Grecian liberty, were the Athenians and Phocians, and the inhabitants of the small Boeotian towns of Plataea and Thespiae.

From A Smaller history of Greece From the earliest times to the Roman conquest by Smith, William, Sir

Here he halted sixteen days, and then again fell back upon Thespiae.

From Hellenica by Dakyns, Henry Graham

One Sphodrias, of Lacedaemon, of the contrary faction to Agesilaus, was governor in Thespiae, a bold and enterprising man, though he had perhaps more of confidence than wisdom.

From Plutarch: Lives of the noble Grecians and Romans by Clough, Arthur Hugh

After this exploit he beat a retreat, retiring into Thespiae, where he fortified their citadel for them.

From Hellenica by Dakyns, Henry Graham

About Plataea and Thespiae the Spartans were routed and put to flight, and Phoebidas, that surprised the Cadmea, slain; and at Tanagra a considerable force was worsted, and the leader Panthoides killed.

From Plutarch: Lives of the noble Grecians and Romans by Clough, Arthur Hugh