Acamantis Explained

Acamantis (el|Ακαμαντίς|Akamantis) was one of the phylai (tribes) of classical Athens, created during the reforms of Cleisthenes.^[1] It was named after the legendary hero Acamas, and included the demes of Cholargos,Eiresidai,Hermos,Iphistiadai,Kerameis,Kephale,Poros,Thorikos,Eitea,Hagnous,Kikynna,Prospalta andSphettos.

Pericles was a member of this tribe.^[2]

References

• Book: Traill . John S.. The Political Organization of Attica: A Study of the Demes, Trittyes, and Phylai, and Their Representation in the Athenian Council . 1975 . American School of Classical Studies at Athens ASCSA . Princeton . 978-0-87661-514-0 . en.

Notes and References

1. Web site: Places: 745058964 (Acamantis) . Becker, J. . January 5, 2020 . Pleiades.
2. Tracy, Stephen V.. Pericles: A Sourcebook and Reader. United Kingdom: University of California Press, 2009.