Dekato

Dekato refers to a specific period within the Greek calendar. It is the tenth month of the ancient Attic calendar, which was used in Athens. This month typically fell during the late spring or early summer, corresponding roughly to May and June in the modern Gregorian calendar. The exact start and end dates of dekato would vary from year to year due to the lunisolar nature of the ancient Greek calendars. These calendars were often adjusted through the insertion of intercalary months to keep them aligned with the solar year and the seasons.

The month of dekato was significant in Athenian civic and religious life. Many festivals and rituals were observed during this time. While specific events varied, religious observances were a common feature of the Athenian month. The tenth month was part of a system that organized the year into months named sequentially, often after deities or significant events. Understanding dekato provides insight into the temporal framework and cultural practices of ancient Athens.