A. with seven gates,epith. of Boeotian Thebes (cf.ἑκατόμπυλος), Il. 4.406 , Od. 11.263 , B. 18.47 , Anaxandr. 41.21 , cf. A. Th. 165 (lyr.), S. Ant. 119 (lyr.).

II. ἑ. κλῖμαξstairway symbolizing the ascent of the soul through the seven planetary spheres, Cels. ap. Origenes Cels. 6.22 (prob. forὑψί-).

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Il. 4.406
Od. 11.263
B. 18.47
Anaxandr. 41.21
A. Th. 165
S. Ant. 119
Cels.
Origenes Cels. 6.22

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