Hydramia

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Hydramia (Ancient Greek: Ὑδραμία),[1] or Hydramum or Hydramon (Ὕδραμον),[2] was a town of ancient Crete.[3] According to the Stadiasmus Maris Magni, it was located on the north coast of Crete, 100 stadia east of an unknown location Amphimatrium or Amphimatrion (Άμφιματρίον), probably meaning Amphimalion.[3][2][4]

The site of Hydramia is located near modern .[3][5]

References[]

  1. ^ Stephanus of Byzantium. Ethnica. s.v.
  2. ^ Jump up to: a b Stadiasmus Maris Magni § 346.
  3. ^ Jump up to: a b c Richard Talbert, ed. (2000). Barrington Atlas of the Greek and Roman World. Princeton University Press. p. 60, and directory notes accompanying.
  4. ^ A Geographical and Historical Description of Ancient Greece. National Central Library of Rome. 1828.
  5. ^ Lund University. Digital Atlas of the Roman Empire.

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

Coordinates: 35°20′54″N 24°19′03″E / 35.348196°N 24.317438°E / 35.348196; 24.317438


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