Scyllaeum(58 words)
[German version]
(Σκύλλαιον; Skýllaion). Promontory in the extreme east of Argolis between Hermione and Troezen (Str. 8,5,1; Paus. 2,39,7; Plin. HN 4,17; Ptol. 3,16,11: Σκύλαιον; Mela 2,49,50; Thuc. 5,53), modern Cape Skyli. 3 km to the west at modern Phurkaria there is a Mycenaean and Hellenistic-Roman settlement.
Tausend, Sabine
Bibliography
N. Pharaklas, Ancient Greek Cities, vol.. 10, 1972, app. 2, 2.
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Tausend, Sabine,
“Scyllaeum”, 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 25 February 2021 <http://dx.doi.org/10.1163/1574-9347_bnp_e1115520>
First published online: 2006
First print edition: 9789004122598, 20110510
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