👉 Ogdoads is a term used in the context of the ancient Greek city-state of Athens, specifically referring to the elite class of Athenians who lived during the Classical period. The term "odda" refers to the people and their leaders, while "ad" is a noun that means "of" or "from." Therefore, "Ogdoads" could be interpreted as meaning "elite citizens of Athens" or "the elite class of Athenians."