2017
Vincent Cuche, « Dorian Festivals: The Encyclopedia of Ancient History », HAL-SHS : archéologie, ID : 10670/1.fgbz14
Dorian cities shared a wide range of religious festivals, as is demonstrated by the similarities of their calendars. The most important of these festivals were dedicated to Apollo and often had a strong military character. They also played a significant role in fostering Dorian identity, especially as they evoked their common, legendary origin.