Theoroi

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Theoroi (Greek: θεωροὶ or θεαροὶ) in Ancient Greece were sacred ambassadors,messengers sent out by the state which was about to organize a Panhellenic Game or Festival. Theoroi were received and hosted by Theorodokoi.

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  • Pilgrims and Pilgrimage in Ancient Greece[1] by Matthew Dillon