Oikistes
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Oikistes
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The oikistes, often anglicized as oekist or oecist, was the individual chosen by an ancient Greek polis as the leader of any new colonization effort. He was invested with the power of selecting a settling place, directing the initial labors of the colonists and guiding the fledgling colony through its hard early years. The oracle is also consulted during deliberations for choosing an oikistes. After he is appointed and directed to found a colony, he also consults the Delphic oracle. Due to his a
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Ancient Greek leader of a colonization effort
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oikistes
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2022-05-25T06:02:13Z
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