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league of ancient Greek tribes, which was formed to protect the temple of Demeter at Anthela (now Anthíli), near Thermopylae. Protection was later extended to the temple of Apollo at Delphi. Originally a religious organization, the league eventually became the political instrument of its strongest members. The 12 members of the league met semiannually, alternately at Delphi and at Thermopylae. Each tribe represented had two votes but could send additional delegates. The league fought three sacred wars; the first (595–585 bc) was fought against the Phocian city of Crisa (near modern Khrisón). During the second and third sacred wars (355–346 bc and 339–338 bc), King Philip II of Macedonia used his position in the league to dominate the affairs of Greece.
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