Cressa (Paphlagonia)
Cressa or Kressa (Ancient Greek: Κρῆσσα) was a city of ancient Paphlagonia. According to Greek mythology, it was founded by Meriones after the Trojan War. It was taken by Ziaelas of Bithynia.[1]
Its site is unlocated.[2]
References[]
- ^ Stephanus of Byzantium. Ethnica. s.v.
- ^ Richard Talbert, ed. (2000). Barrington Atlas of the Greek and Roman World. Princeton University Press. p. 86, and directory notes accompanying.
This article incorporates text from a publication now in the public domain: Smith, William, ed. (1854–1857). "Cressa". Dictionary of Greek and Roman Geography. London: John Murray.
Categories:
- Populated places in ancient Paphlagonia
- Former populated places in Turkey
- Lost ancient cities and towns
- Locations in Greek mythology
- Ancient Paphlagonia geography stubs