The Sacred Wars can refer to several wars over control of Delphi:First Sacred War, between the Amphictyonic League of Delphi and the city of Kirrha. Second Sacred War, an indirect confrontation between Athens and Sparta. Third Sacred War, between the forces of Thebes and Phocis for control of Delphi. Fourth Sacred War, between Philip II of Macedon and the city of Amphissa in Lokris. Fifth Sacred War, between the Aitolian League and the Spartan king Areus I.