Both Uses of
Acropolis
in
The Hidden Oracle
- The Acropolis.
p. 33.3 *Acropolis = famous high ground of Athens
- "Last I saw you," Percy said, "Zeus was chewing you out at the Acropolis."
p. 34.0
Definitions:
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(1)
(Acropolis as in: Acropolis of Athens) famous high ground of Athens -- about seven acres once used to command the areas defenses, and retaining famous ancient buildings including the Parthenon and the Temple of Athena Nike
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(2)
(acropolis as in: buildings on the acropolis) a raised area with buildings -- especially a place in an ancient Greek city that was used to command the city and it's defenses