Phellion, to use his own expression, had therefore become a member of the Areopagus presided over by Minard, and-still speaking as he spoke-he was issuing from the exercise of his functions, which were both delicate and interesting, when the conversation we are about to report took place.
"The Lesser Bourgeoisie"
Honore de Balzac
If trivial matters were to be censured this Areopagus was not convened.
"The Complete Historical Romances of Georg Ebers"
Georg Ebers
Once, having killed a man by accident, Pisistratus came of his own free will before the judges of the Areopagus, confessed his crime, and was so humble that he quite disarmed the anger of the people.
"The Story of the Greeks"
H. A. Guerber