Olurus
Olurus or Olouros (Ancient Greek: Ὄλουρος) was a town of ancient Achaea, dependent upon Pellene. It is cited by numerous ancient authors, including Xenophon,[1] Pliny the Elder,[2] Pomponius Mela,[3] and Stephanus of Byzantium.[4]
Its site is unlocated.[5]
References[edit]
- ^ Xenophon. Hellenica. Vol. 7.14. 17, 18.
- ^ Pliny. Naturalis Historia. Vol. 4.6.
- ^ Pomponius Mela. De situ orbis. Vol. 3.3.
- ^ Stephanus of Byzantium. Ethnica. Vol. s.v.
- ^ Richard Talbert, ed. (2000). Barrington Atlas of the Greek and Roman World. Princeton University Press. p. 58, and directory notes accompanying. ISBN 978-0-691-03169-9.
This article incorporates text from a publication now in the public domain: Smith, William, ed. (1854–1857). "Pellene". Dictionary of Greek and Roman Geography. London: John Murray.
| Authority control databases: Geographic |
|---|
 | This article about a location in ancient Achaea is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. |