A variant spelling of agonothete; an official in ancient Greece who supervised athletic contests and games.
From Greek agōn 'contest' + -thete (from tithenai 'to place or set'), meaning 'one who arranges contests.' This official position was important in Greek civic life.
In ancient Greece, the agonothete was like a combination of modern sports commissioner, event organizer, and referee—they had the power to decide who competed, what the rules were, and who won, making them hugely influential figures in their cities!
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