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Hermopolis (Butosos)

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Hermopolis (Greek: Ἑρμοῦ πόλις) also known as Hermopolis Mikra (Ἑρμοῦ πόλις μικρά) and Hermopolis Parva was an ancient city of Egypt. It was located on an island near the city Butosos now Buto (Strabo xvii. p. 802).

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  •  This article incorporates text from a publication now in the public domainSmith, William, ed. (1854–1857). Dictionary of Greek and Roman Geography. London: John Murray. {{cite encyclopedia}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)