Ophis (river)
The Ophis (Ancient Greek: Ὄφις), also called the Ophius or Ophious (Ὀφιοῦς),[1] was a river of ancient Pontus, the mouth of which was 90 stadia to the east of port Hyssus, and which separated Colchis from the country of the .[2]
It is identified with the modern in Asiatic Turkey.[3]
References[]
- ^ Anon. Peripl. p. 14.
- ^ Arrian. Periplus Ponti Euxini. p. 6.
- ^ Richard Talbert, ed. (2000). Barrington Atlas of the Greek and Roman World. Princeton University Press. p. 87, and directory notes accompanying.
This article incorporates text from a publication now in the public domain: Smith, William, ed. (1854–1857). "Ophis". Dictionary of Greek and Roman Geography. London: John Murray.
Coordinates: 40°57′00″N 40°17′00″E / 40.95°N 40.283333°E
Categories:
- Geography of Pontus
- Colchis
- Rivers of Turkey
- Ancient Greek geography
- Ancient Pontus geography stubs
- Turkey river stubs