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noun

Hīlōtae

gen. Hīlōtārum · gender masculine
the original inhabitants of the city Helos; in Laconia; afterwards the bondsmen of the Spartans
the original inhabitants of the city Helos (Ἕλος), in Laconia, afterwards the bondsmen of the Spartans, the Helots, Nep. Paus. 3, 6.— Called also Ilotae, ārum, Liv. 34, 27, 9.
Perseus ID: n20692 Key: Hilotae