Damalis
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Ancient settlement in Turkey
Damalis (
The name Damalis means '
According to Greek mythology, Io landed when she crossed the strait and people erected a bronze cow on the spot.[3]
Damalis was the name of the wife of the Athenian general Chares of Athens. She accompanied him and while the fleet was stationed near Byzantium, she died. She was said to have been buried here and have been honoured with a monument of the shape of a cow.[3]
Its site is located at Kızkule in Asiatic Turkey.[4][5]
References
- ^ Polybius. The Histories. Vol. 4.43.
- ^ Eustath. ad Dionys. Per. 140.
- ^ a b A Dictionary of Greek and Roman biography and mythology, Damalis This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.
- ISBN 978-0-691-03169-9.
- ^ Lund University. Digital Atlas of the Roman Empire.
This article incorporates text from a publication now in the public domain: Smith, William, ed. (1854–1857). "Damalis". Dictionary of Greek and Roman Geography. London: John Murray.
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