Delphinium (Chios)

Delphinium or Delphinion (Ancient Greek: Δελφίνιον) was a town of ancient Chios located on the east side of the island, in a strong position, with harbours, and not far from the city of Chios.[1][2] In preparation for the Siege of Chios during the Peloponnesian War, the Athenian admiral, Strombichides, fortified Delphinium (412/1 BCE).[3]

Its site is located near modern Delfini.[4][5]

References
  1. Thucydides. History of the Peloponnesian War. 8.38.
  2. Xenophon. Hellenica. 1.5.15.
  3. Thucydides. History of the Peloponnesian War. 8.15, 16, 17, 30, 34, 38, 40, 55, 60, 61, 62, 79.
  4. Richard Talbert, ed. (2000). Barrington Atlas of the Greek and Roman World. Princeton University Press. p. 55, and directory notes accompanying.
  5. Lund University. Digital Atlas of the Roman Empire.

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


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