Hellenic League

Hellenic League may refer to:

  • In ancient history:
    • The association of Greek city states against the Persians during the Greco-Persian Wars of the 5th century BC
    • The League of Corinth, an association of Greek city states under the domination of Philip of Macedon and Alexander the Great, 4th century BC
    • The association of Greeks under Antigonus and Demetrius I Poliorcetes against Cassander, 302 BC
    • The association of Greek states, also known as the Symmachy, under Antigonus III Doson originally formed to fight Cleomenes III of Sparta, 226 BC
    • The association of Greek cities under Hadrian in 131 AD (See Panhellenion)
  • In modern sport:
    • Hellenic Football League, English football league

Famous quotes containing the word league:

    We’re the victims of a disease called social prejudice, my child. These dear ladies of the law and order league are scouring out the dregs of the town. C’mon be a glorified wreck like me.
    Dudley Nichols (1895–1960)