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from The Century Dictionary.

  • An annual festival of ancient Sparta, so named from the dances and choruses performed by naked boys round the statues of Apollo, Artemis, and Leto, in commemoration of the victory of 100 Spartan over 100 Argive champions at Thyrea.

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