Paxos(65 words)
[German version]
(Παξός; Paxós). P. and Antipaxos, collectively known as the Paxoi Islands, 13 km south of Corcyra , still known as P. In 229 BC, they were the theatre of a naval battle during the 1st Illyrian War (Pol. 2,10,1-7). There are a few remains of early Christian churches. Cf. Plin. HN 4,52; IG IX 1, 966.
Strauch, Daniel (Berlin)
Bibliography
Philippson/Kirsten 2, 456-459.
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Strauch, Daniel (Berlin),
“Paxos”, in:
Brill’s New Pauly, Antiquity volumes edited by: Hubert Cancik and , Helmuth Schneider, English Edition by: Christine F. Salazar, Classical Tradition volumes edited by: Manfred Landfester, English Edition by: Francis G. Gentry.
Consulted online on 22 September 2023 <http://dx.doi.org/10.1163/1574-9347_bnp_e911110>
First published online: 2006
First print edition: 9789004122598, 20110510
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