ephebus

ephe·bus

noun

pl. -·bi·

in ancient Athens, a young citizen (18 to 20 years) undergoing physical and military training

Origin of ephebus

Classical Latin from Classical Greek eph?bos from epi-, at, upon + h?b?, early manhood

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After admission to the college, the ephebus took the oath of allegiance, recorded in Pollux and Stobaeus (but not in Aristotle), in the temple of Aglaurus, and was sent to Munychia or Acte to form one of the garrison.

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