“Epidaurus,” ep´i-dau´rus. One of the most magnificent temples in all Greece, that of the god Æsculapius, was situated there.
“Peiræan,” pei-ræ´an. Through this gate ran the road to the Piræus, and at the Sacred Gate began the sacred road to Eleusis where the festivals and mysteries were celebrated.
“Bithynia,” bi-thyn´i-a; “Kappadokia,” cap´pa-do´ci-a; “Paphlagonia,” paph´la-go´ni-a.
P. 260.—“Chrysostom,” krĭs´os-tom. See Timayenis, vol. II., 319 sq.
“Anthemius,” an-the´mi-us; “Isidorus,” is´i-do´rus. Eminent architects.
P. 261.—“Pompey.” (B. C. 106-48.) Pompey had been a successful general from early life, receiving from Sulla the surname of Magnus.
P. 262.—“Soli,” so´li. The word solecism (to speak incorrectly) is said to have been first used in regard to the dialect of the inhabitants of this city.
“Pompeiopolis,” pom´pe-i-op´o-lis; “Armenia,” ar-me´ni-a.
“Tigranes,” ti-gra´nes. The king of Armenia from B. C. 96-55. He was an ally of Mithradates until this invasion by Pompey, when he hastened to submit to the latter, thus winning favor and receiving the kingdom with the title of king.
P. 263.—“Phillippi,” phil-lip´pi; “Octavius,” oc-ta´vi-us.