Aexone

Aexone or Aixone (Ancient Greek: Αἰξωνή) was a deme of ancient Athens situated on the coast south of Halimus. Aixone, along with neighbouring Halai Aixonidai, belonged to the Kekropis tribe. Aexone was celebrated for its fisheries.[1]

The site of Aexone is located at the modern Glyfada.[2][3][4]

References

  1. Athen. 7.325; Hesych., Zonar., Suid., s.v. Αἰξωνίδα τρίγλην.
  2. Lund University. Digital Atlas of the Roman Empire.
  3. Richard Talbert, ed. (2000). Barrington Atlas of the Greek and Roman World. Princeton University Press. p. 59, and directory notes accompanying.
  4. https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/archaeological-reports/article/aixone-insights-into-an-athenian-deme/B8668865909823E9456ED753775E8D84

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


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