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Town of ancient Caria
Syrna (Ancient Greek: Σύρνα) was a town of ancient Caria.[1] According to Greek mythology Podalirius, son of Asclepius founded the place.[2] He named it after the Carian princess Syrna, daughter of Damaethus, whom he married her after he first healed her from a serious injury.[2]
Its site is located near Bayır, Asiatic Turkey.[1][3]
References
- ^ a b Richard Talbert, ed. (2000). Barrington Atlas of the Greek and Roman World. Princeton University Press. p. 61, and directory notes accompanying. ISBN 978-0-691-03169-9.
- ^ a b Stephanus of Byzantium, Ethnica, § S593.17
- ^ Lund University. Digital Atlas of the Roman Empire.
36°43′15″N 28°11′48″E / 36.720882°N 28.196786°E / 36.720882; 28.196786
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