Noun
One of the chief magistrates in ancient Athens, especially, by preeminence, the first of the nine chief magistrates.
Source: Webster's dictionaryIn the Apocryphon of John c. 120-180 AD, the Demiurge arrogantly declares that he has made the world by himself: Now the archon (ruler) who is weak has three names. Source: Internet
In the Apocryphon of John (several versions of which are found in the Nag Hammadi library), the Demiurge has the name " Yaltabaoth ", and proclaims himself as God: : Now the archon who is weak has three names. Source: Internet
Some modern scholars believe these powers were in fact granted some years after Solon had been archon, when he would have been a member of the Areopagus and probably a more respected statesman by his (aristocratic) peers. Source: Internet
Stanton, G.R. Athenian Politics c800–500BC: A Sourcebook, Routledge, London (1991), page 35, note 2 There therefore seemed to be no means by which an archon could be called to account for breach of oath unless the Areopagus favoured his prosecution. Source: Internet
Archon CEO Bryan Barrios did not respond to requests for comment on this story, but Mayor Mitch Landrieu’s administration released a response. Source: Internet
Plutarch Solon 14 According to ancient sources, Plutarch Solon 14.3 Athenaion Politeia 1.5 (e.g. Kenyon's translation ) he obtained these powers when he was elected eponymous archon (594/3 BC). Source: Internet