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off the community from others, but highly adaptable, and could be combined with,
for instance, the incorporation of Triphylia into the Arkadian confederacy. Belief
in autochthony continued into the Roman imperial period, when it was adapted
again to suit changed circumstances. In sum, autochthony was a concept that some
Greek communities chose to combine with others to form a self-image that suited
their aspirations.
NOTE(^1) I am grateful for comments made at the conference of contributors in January 2012,
and also to Judith Mossman for allowing me to consult a text on autochthony deliv-
ered as lecture in Leuven but not otherwise published, and to Thierry Petit for send-
ing me publications not available in Britain. Responsibility for views expressed here is
entirely mine.
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