Erythrae (Locris)

Coordinates: 38°24′27″N 21°56′40″E / 38.40741°N 21.94436°E / 38.40741; 21.94436
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38°24′27″N 21°56′40″E / 38.40741°N 21.94436°E / 38.40741; 21.94436 Erythrae or Erythrai (Ancient Greek: Ἐρυθραί) was a town of the Ozolian Locrians, probably the harbour of Eupalium.[1][2]

The site of Erythrae is tentatively identified with the modern site of Monastiraki.[3][4]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Livy. Ab urbe condita Libri [History of Rome]. Vol. 28.8.
  2. ^ Stephanus of Byzantium. Ethnica. Vol. s.v.
  3. ^ Richard Talbert, ed. (2000). Barrington Atlas of the Greek and Roman World. Princeton University Press. p. 55, and directory notes accompanying. ISBN 978-0-691-03169-9.
  4. ^ Lund University. Digital Atlas of the Roman Empire.

 This article incorporates text from a publication now in the public domainSmith, William, ed. (1854–1857). "Erythrae". Dictionary of Greek and Roman Geography. London: John Murray.