Periklyne

First Appearance and Context

The Periklyne is referenced in The Dictionary as the setting of The Plane—a flat expanse of open ground in the Periklyne of ancient Ethras—where theoricians scratched out proofs and conducted dialogs. It is also depicted in historical displays describing the theoric golden age centered on Ethras.

Roles/Actions and Affiliations

• Served as Ethras’s principal market, wrapping around the base of the hill crowned by temples and public buildings.
• Its central "Plane" functioned as a public forum where geometers drew figures in dust and where various kinds of dialog were held in view of onlookers.
• Invoked as an oratorical setting in contemporary speech; references to a statue of Thelenes "declaiming on the Periklyne" underscore its association with public speaking.

Relationships

• Part of ancient Ethras; the Periklyne encircled the hill that dominated the city.
• Contains the "Plane," a recognized venue for demonstrations and debate.

Descriptions/Characteristics

• A market district forming a ring at the hill’s base.
• A broad, flat central area (the "Plane") used for drawing and dialog.
• Shaded bowers along the perimeter offered informal teaching spaces.

Current Status/Location

Situated in ancient Ethras; current condition or continued existence has not been stated. The Periklyne is known through in‑world references and historical depictions.