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Actian [Adjective] Webster's Dictionary 1828

Relating to Actium, a town and promontory of Epirus, as actian games, which were instituted by Augustus, to celebrate his navel victory over Anthony, near that town, Sep. 2, B.C. 31. They were celebrated every five years. Hence, actian years, reckoned from that era.

Actian games Encyclopedia Britannica

ACTIAN GAMES, in Roman Antiquity, solemn games instituted by Augustus, in memory of his victory over Antony at Actium. See Actium.

9th ed. Encyclopædia Britannica, vol. 1, p. 129
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