- Source: Acamantis
Acamantis (Greek: Ακαμαντίς, romanized: Akamantis) was one of the phylai (tribes) of classical Athens, created during the reforms of Cleisthenes. 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 and
Sphettos.
Pericles was a member of this tribe.
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References
Traill, John S. (1975). The Political Organization of Attica: A Study of the Demes, Trittyes, and Phylai, and Their Representation in the Athenian Council. Princeton: American School of Classical Studies at Athens ASCSA. ISBN 978-0-87661-514-0.
