Creston (Macedonia)

Creston or Kreston (Ancient Greek: Κρήστων), or Crestone or Krestone (Κρηστώνη), was a town of Crestonia in ancient Macedonia.^[1] The town is mentioned by Herodotus as being inhabited by Pelasgians who spoke a non-Greek language.^[2] The name is also preserved as Crestona or Krestona (Κρηστώνα).

Its site is unlocated.

References

^ Stephanus of Byzantium. Ethnica. Vol. s.v.
^ Herodotus. Histories. Vol. 1.57.

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[1] Stephanus of Byzantium. Ethnica. Vol. s.v.

[2] Herodotus. Histories. Vol. 1.57.

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