Elaea (Island)

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Elaea /ɪˈlə/ (Greek: Ελαία Elaíā) was the ancient name of an island in the Propontis (Sea of Marmara), in Bithynia, mentioned by Pliny (v. 32); but it is not certain which of the several small islands he means. It was one of the Demonisi group.

References

  • Smith, William (editor); Dictionary of Greek and Roman Geography, "Elaea", London, (1854)
  • Hazlitt, Classical Gazetteer, "Elaea"




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