Hellenion (Naucratis)
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Hellenion (Greek: Ἑλλήνιον)[1] was an Ancient Greek sanctuary[2][3] in Naucratis (Egypt), founded by the cities Rhodos,Cnidus,Halicarnassus,Phaselis,Chios,Teos,Phocaea,Clazomenae[4] and Mytilene[5] in the reign of Amasis (6th century BC).
[edit] References
- ^ spelled also Helleneion
- ^ Excursions in Epichoric History: Aiginetan Essays Page 319 By Thomas J. Figueira ISBN 0847677923
- ^ More Studies in the Ancient Greek "polis" Page 24 By Mogens Herman Hansen, Kurt A. Raaflaub ISBN 3515069690
- ^ Religion and Colonization in Ancient Greece Page 130 By Irad Malkin ISBN 9004071199
- ^ Herodotus 2.178.1
