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unusual facts about Athenian League


Aristophanes

It was usual for foreign dignitaries to attend the City Dionysia, and The Babylonians caused some embarrassment for the Athenian authorities since it depicted the cities of the Athenian League as slaves grinding at a mill.



see also

Isthmian League

The Isthmian League was most likely named after the ancient Isthmian Games, with the later Athenian League, Corinthian League and Delphian League all adding a Classical flavour to amateur football competition.

Wingate F.C.

During their time in the Athenian league the club represented Great Britain in the Maccabiah Games.