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Saba SABAEI (Σάβη or Σαβαί: Eth. Σαβαῖος, fem. Σαβαία), were respectively the principal city an
Saba Three cities of this name are distinguished by ancient geographers: the name indeed was a
Sabadibae three islands, mentioned by Ptolemy, in the neighbourhood of the Aurea Chersonesus in Indi
Sabagena a town in Lesser Armenia, is mentioned only by Ptolemy (5.7.10) as belonging to the prefec
Sabalingii Sabalingii (Eth. Σαβαλίγγιοι), a German tribe, placed by Ptolemy (2.11.11) above the Saxon
Sabaria an important town in the north of Upper Pannonia, was situated in a plain between the rive
Sabata or SABDATA (Plin. Nat. 6.27. s. 31), a town of Assyria, probably the same place as the Σαβ
Sabatinus Lacus Lacus (Σάβατα λίμνη, Strab.: Lago di Bracciano), one of the most considerable of the lakes
Sabatus 1. (Sabbato), a river of Samnium, in the country of the Hirpini, and one of the tributarie
Sabbatha was the capital of the Adramitae, a Sabaean tribe inhabiting the S. coast of Arabia Felix
Sabini Sabini (Eth. Σαβῖνοι), a people of Central Italy, who inhabited the rugged mountain countr
Sabis a small river of Carmania, which is mentioned by Mela in connection with two other small s
Sabis a river of Belgica, which joins the Mosa (Maas) at Charleroi. Caesar (B.C. 57) marched aga
Sablones in Gallia Belgica, is placed by the Antonine Itin. on a road from Colonia Trajana (Kelly)
Saboci Saboci (Eth. Σαβῶκοι al Σαβ>όκοι, Ptol. 3.5.20), a people of European Sarmatia, who from t
Sabora a place in Hispania Baetica, in the mountains above Malaga, near Cannete; known only from
Sabracae a people who dwelt, according to Curtius, in the southern part of the Punjáb, in the neigh
Sabrata a Phoenician town (Sil. Ital. 3.256) on the…
Sabrina a river on the W. coast of Britannia Romana, which falls into the sea near Venta Silurum,
Sabus a fortified place in Armenia Minor, at the foot of Antitaurus. (It. Ant. p. 209; Not. Imp.
Sacala a desert spot on the seashore of Gedrosia which was visited by the fleet of Nearchus (Arri
Sacarauli Sacarauli (Eth. Σακαραῦλοι, Strab. xi. p.511), a nomad people of Central Asia, belonging t
Sacassene a province of Armenia, on the borders of Gogarene, which it separated from the Valley of t
Sacastene a district of the interior of Drangiana, which was occupied by the Sacae or Scythians, who
Saccopodes Saccopodes (Σακκοπόδες), according to Strabo, a name given to the people of Adiabene in As
Sacer Mons Mons (τοἻερὸν ὄρος) was the name given to a hill about 3 miles from Rome, across the Anio
Sachalitae a people upon the S. coast of Arabia Felix (Ptol. 6.7. § § 11, 24, 25), and upon the bay c
Sacili Sacili or SACILI MARTIALIUM (Plin. Nat. 3.1. s. 3; called by Ptolemy Σακιλίς, 2.4.11), a t
Sacrani Sacrani was the name given by a tradition, probably of very ancient date, to a conquering
Sacriportus a place in Latium, between Signia and Praeneste, celebrated as the scene of the decisive b
Sacrum PR. 1. (τὸ ἱερὸν ἀκρωτήριον, Strab. iii. p.137), the SW. extremity of Lusitania; according
Sacrum Prom Prom a promontory of Lycia upon the borders of Pamphylia, opposite the Chelidoniae Insulae
Sadacora a town of Cappadocia, situated on the great road from Coropassus and Garsabora to Mazaca.
Sadame a town in the NE. part of Thrace, on the road from Hadrianopolis to Develtus, its distance
Sados a small river of the Aurea Chersonesus, which fell into the Bay of Bengal (Ptol. 7.2.3). I
Saepinum or SEPINUM (the name is variously written both in MSS. and even inscriptions, but Saepinum
Saetabicula a town of the Contestani in Hispania Tarraconensis, probably the present Alzira in Valenti
Saetabis SETABIS, or SAETABI (Σαίταβις, Strab. iii. p.160), a town of the Contestani in Hispania Ta
Saetabis a river S. of the Sucro in the territory of the Contestani, on the E. coast of Hispania Ta
Sagalassus Σαγαλασσός: Eth. Σαγαλασσεύς or Σαγαλασσμνός), an important town and fortress near the nor
Saganus a small river on the coast of Carmania, about 200 stadia from Harmuza. It is mentioned als
Sagapola a mountain of Interior Libya, from which flows the Subus, the position of which is fixed b
Sagaris a river of European Sarmatia (Ov. ex Pont. 4.1047), which has been assumed, from the name,
Sagida a metropolis of Central India, which is perhaps the same as the present Sohajpur, near the
Sagras a river of Bruttium, on the E. coast of the peninsula, to the S. of Caulonia, between that
Sagrus Σάγρος: Sangro), one of the most considerable of the rivers of Samnium, which has its sour
Saguntia 1. (Σαγαυντία, Ptol. 2.4.13), a town in the SW. part of Hispania Baetica. (Liv. 34.12; Pli
Saguntum also called SAGUNTUS (Mela, 2.6; Σάγουντος, Steph. B. sub voce, Eth. Saguntini a town of t
Sagute Sinus Sinus (Polyb. ap. Plin. 5.1), a gulf on the W. coast of Mauretania, S. of the river Lixus,
Sagylium a castle situated on a steep rock in the interior of Pontus, which was one of the strongho
Sais the capital of the Saitic Nome in the Delta, and…
Sala . 1. A river in Germany, between which and the Rhine, according to Strabo (vii. p.291), Dr
Sala a town of Mauretania, on the W. coast of Africa, situated near a river of the same name, n
Salacia 1. (Σαλακεία, Ptol. 2.5.3), a municipal town of Lusitania, in the territory of the Turdeta
Salamboreia a town of Cappadocia, in the district Garsauritis. (Ptol. 5.6.14; Tab. Peut., where it is
Salaminias a town in Coele-Syria in the district Chalybonitis (It. Anton. p. 197; Not. Imp.), which R
Salamis (Σαλαμίς, Aesch. Pers. 880; Scyl. p. 41; Ptol. 5.14.3, 8.20.5; Stadiasm. § § 288, 289; Pom
Salamis an island lying between the western coast of Attica and the eastern coast of Megaris, and…
Salaniana a town of the Callaici Bracarii in Gallaecia (Itin. Ant. p. 427.) Variously identified wit
Salapia one of the most considerable cities of Apulia, situated on the coast of the Adriatic, but
Salaria 1. (Σαλάρια, Ptol. 2.6.61), a town of the Bastitani, in the SE. part of Hispania Tarracone
Salassi Salassi (Σαλασσοί), one of the most powerful of the Alpine tribes in the N. of Italy, who
Salatarae a tribe of the Bactrians who lived along the banks of the Oxus. Forbiger suspects that the
Salathus a river on the W. coast of Africa, with a town of the same name. This river, which took it
Salda a town in the south of Lower Pannonia, on the southern bank of the Savus, and on the great
Saldae a town on the coast of Mauretania Caesariensis, with a spacious harbour, which was in earl
Saldapa a town of Moesia (Theophyl. Simocat. 1.8), which was ravaged by the Avars in their wars wi
Salduba 1. A small river in the territory of the Turduli in Hispania Baetica, probably the same ca
Sale a town on the S. coast of Thrace, near the W. mouth of the Hebrus, and nearly equidistant
Saleni Saleni a people of Hispania Tarraconensis, probably in Cantabria, mentioned by Mela (3.1).
Salentini Salentini or SALLENTINI (both forms seem to rest on good authority), (Σαλεντῖνοι), a peopl
Salernum a city of Campania, but situated in the territory of the Picentini, on the N. shore of the
Saletio in Gallia. This name occurs in the Not. Imp., in the Antonine Itin. and in the Table. Ammi
Salganeus a town upon the eastern coast of Boeotia, and between Chalcis and Anthedon, is said to hav
Sali Sali (Eth. Σάλοι, Ptol. 3.5.22), a people of European Sarmatia, whom Schafarik (Slav. Alt.
Salia a branch of the Mosella (Mosel), mentioned by Venant. Fortun. (3.12. 5), which must be the
Salices a place in Moesia which the Antonine Itinerary places not far from the mouths of the Danub
Salientis a place in Gallaecia, on the road from Bracara to Asturica; variously identified with Cald
Salinae in Gallia, the chief town of the Suetri or Suctrii (Ptol. 3.1.42), a people in the Provinc
Salinae a town of the Catyeuchlani or Capelani, towards the E. coast of Britannia Romana. Camden (
Salinae a town of Dacia identified with Thorda, on the Aranyos in Transylvania, where there are Ro
Salinum a place on the right bank of the Danube, a little below Aquincum, on the road from this to
Salioclita in Gallia, is placed by the Antonine Itin. on the road from Genabum (Orléans) to Lutetia (
Salisso in north Gallia, is placed by the Antonine Itin. on a road from Augusta Trevirorum (Trier)
Salmantica an important town of the Vettones in Lusitania, on the S. bank of the Durius, on the road…
Salmona a branch of the Mosella (Mosel). Nec fastiditos Salmonae usurpo fluores. (Ausonius, Mosell
Salmone (Σαλμώνη, Steph.B. s. v.; Strab.; Σαλμωνία, Diod. 4.68: Eth., Σαλμωνία, Σαλμωνείτης, Steph
Salmyca Σάλμυκα, Steph. B. sub voce l.c.), a city of Spain near the Pillars of Hercules; perhaps i
Salmydessus a coast-town or district of Thrace, on the Euxine, about 60 miles NW. from the entrance of
Salo a tributary of the Iberus in Celtiberia, which flowed past the town of Bilbilis (whence Ju
Salodurum in Gallia, is placed in the Antonine Itin. x. from Petinesca [PETINESCA], and the distance
Saloe or SALE (Plin. Nat. 5.31), a small lake of Lydia at the foot of Mount Sipylus, on the site
Salomacum or SALAMOCUM, is placed by the Antonine Itin. on a road from Aquae Tarbellicae (Dax) to Bu
Salona SALONAE (Σαλῶνα, Σαλῶναι; this latter is the more usual form, as found in Inscriptions, Or
Salpesa a Roman municipium in Hispania Baetica, SE. of Hispalis, at the ruined Facialcazar, betwee
Salpinum an ancient city of Etruria, mentioned only by Livy (5.31, 32), who speaks of the Salpinate
Salsas or SALSA, a river of Carmania, noticed by Pliny (6.25). Reichard imagines that this is the
Salsulae in Gallia. Mela (2.5) describes the Salsulae Fons as not sending forth fresh water, but wa
Salsum Flumen Flumen a tributary of the Baetis in Hispania Baetica, between Attegua and Attubis. (Hirtiu
Saltiates Saltiates (Σαλτιῆται, Strab. iii. p.144), according to Strabo a people of Spain celebrated
Saltici Saltici a town of the Celtiberi in Hispania Tarraconensis. (Itin. Ant. p. 447.) Variously
Salurnis a town in Rhaetia, on the river Athesis, in the north of Tridentum, is mentioned only by P
Salva a town in the north-eastern extremity of Lower Pannonia, on the right bank of the Danube.
Salyes Salyes (Σάλυες) SALYI, SALLUVII, or SALLYES (Steph. Byz. s. v.), a Ligurian people in Gall
Samachonitis Lacus Lacus (Σαμαχωνῖτις λίμνη al. Σεμεχωνῖτις), the name given by Josephus to the small lake of
Samaica is described by Ptolemy as a στρατηγία of Thrace, on the borders of Macedonia and the Aege
Samaria . The district has been already described in general, under PALAESTINA [p. 518], where als
Samaria SEBASTE (Σαμάρεια, Σεβάστη), the Hebrew SHOMRON, the capital city of the kingdom of Israel
Samariane a town of Hyrcania, mentioned by Strabo (xi. p.508). It is no doubt the same as that calle
Samarobriva in Gallia, the ford or passage of the Samara, was a town of the Ambiani en the Samara (Som
Sambana a small place mentioned by Diodorus Siculus (17.27). There can be little doubt that it is
Sambastae one of the many small tribes in the district of Pattalene mentioned by Arrian (6.15) as no
Sambracitanus Sinus Sinus in Gallia, is placed in the Maritime Itin. between Forum Julii and Heraclea. It is t
Sambroca a river of Hispania Tarraconensis, which entered the sea between the Pyrenees and the Iber
Sambus a small river which forms one of the tributaries of the Jumna. It is mentioned by Arrian i
Same or SAMOS (Σάμη, Σάμος: Eth. Σαμαῖος: Samo), the most ancient city in Cephallenia, which is
Samicum a town of Triphylia in Elis, situated near the coast about half-way between the mouths of
Saminthus a town in the Argeia, on the western edge of the Argive plain, which was taken by Agis, wh
Samnium one of the principal regions or districts of Central Italy. The name was…
Samonium SAMMONIUM, SALMONIUM, SALMONE PROM. (Σαμώνιον, Σαλμώνιον, Strab. ii. p.106, x. pp. 474, 47
Samos or SAMUS (Σάμος: Eth. and Adj. Σάμιος, Samius, Σαμαῖος, Σαμιακὸς in Steph.: Σαμιώτης in th
Samosata a strongly fortified city of Syria, placed by Ptolemy (5.15.11) and Strabo in the district
Samothrace SAMOTHRACA, or SAMOTHRACIA (Σαμοθρᾴκη: Eth. Σαμόθρᾳξ; Σαμοθρηΐκη in Herodotus, who uses th
Samulocenae according to the Peut. Tab., or more correctly according to inscriptions found on the spot
Samus a river of Hispania Baetica. (Geog. Rav. 4.45.) Ancient Spanish coins indicate a town of t
Samydace a town on the coast of Carmania, noticed by Marcian (100.28. ed. Didot) and Ptolemy (6.8.7
Sanaus a town of Phrygia, in the neighbourhood of Laodiceia. (Strab. xii. p.576; Hierocl. p. 666.
Sanctio a place in the Agri Decumates, in the south-west of Germany, was situated on the banks of
Sandanes . There has been some question whether this is the name of a man or of a place. As the tex
Sandaraca a coast-town of Bithynia, at a distance of 90 stadia to the east of the river Oxines. (Arr
Sandrizetes according to some editions of Pliny (3.28), the name of a tribe in Pannonia on the river D
Sane 1. (Σάνη: Eth. Σάνιος, Eth. Σηναῖος, Eth. Σαναῖος, Hdt. 7.22; Thuc. 4.109; Steph. B. sub v
Sangala a place mentioned by Arrian to the NW. of the Malli (or Multán), apparently near the junct
Sangarius one of the principal rivers of Asia Minor, is mentioned in the Iliad (3.187, 16.719) and i
Sangia a small place in the east of Phrygia, near Mount Adoreus and the sources of the Sangarius.
Saniana a place in the interior of Thrace, probably the modern Ezenga or Zingane.
Sanigae a tribe of Mt. Caucasus, who were found in the neighbourhood of DIOSCURIAS or the Roman…
Sanisera a city in the island Balearis Minor (Plin. Nat. 3.5. s. 11) the modern Alajor. (Cf. Wernsd
Sanitium is placed in the Alpes Maritimae by Ptolemy (3.1.43), and named as one of the towns of the
Santicum a town of Noricum, on the south-west of Virunum, on the road from this place to Aquileia (
Santones Santones or SANTONI (Eth. Σάντονες,Eth. Σάντονοι, Eth. Σάντωνες), a people of South-wester
Santonum Portus Portus (Σαντόνων λίμην). Ptolemy in his description of the coast of Celtogalatia Aquitania
Saocoras a river of Mesopotamia, mentioned by Ptolemy, which appears to have had its source in the
Sapaei Sapaei (Eth. Σαπαῖοι or Eth. Σάπαιοι), a Thracian people, occupying the southern portion o
Saparnus a small tributary of the Indus, in the upper Panjáb, noticed by Arrian (Indic. 100.4). It
Sapaudia This name occurs in Ammianus Marcellinus (15.11), in his description of Gallia. He says of
Saphri Saphri (Σαφρί), a small village of Parthyene mentioned by Isidorus (Stath. Parth. 100.12).
Sapirine (Plin. Nat. 6.29. s. 33.; Σαππειρήνη ἢ Σασπειρήνη νῆσος, Ptol. 4.5.77; Σαπφειρηνή, Steph.
Sapis a small river of Cisalpine Gaul, not far from the frontiers of Umbria. It rises in the Umb
Sapphar Metropolis Metropolis (Σαπφάρα μητρόπολις), placed by Ptolemy in long. 88°, lat. 14° 30′; doubtless t
Saraceni Saraceni (Σαρακηνοί). This celebrated name, which became so renowned and dreaded in Europe
Saralium or SARALUS (Σάραλος), a town of the Trocmi in Galatia, on the east of the river Halys. (Ta
Saranga a small place on the coast of Gedrosia between the Indus and the Arabis. It was visited by
Saranges a small tributary of the Hydraotes (Irávati), mentioned by Arrian (Arrian Ind. chap. 4) in
Sarapana a strong position in Iberia, upon the river Phasis, identified with Scharapani in Imiretia
Saraparae a Thracian people, dwelling beyond Armenia near the Guranii and Medi, according to Strabo,
Sarapis Ins Ins (Σαράπιδος νήσος), an island off the South Coast of Arabia, mentioned by the author of
Saravus a river of Gallia, a branch of the Mosella (Mosel). The Itins. place the Pons Saravi on th
Sarbacum a town of Sarmatia, upon an affluent of the Tanais, probably a Graecised form of the Slavo
Sardemisus a southern branch of Mount Taurus on the frontiers of Pisidia and Pamphylia, extending as
Sardene a mountain of Mysia, on the northern bank of the Hermus, in the neighbourhood of Cyme; at
Sardes the ancient capital of the kingdom of Lydia, was situated at the northern foot of Mount Tm
Sardinia one of the largest and most important islands in the Mediterranean sea, situated to the S.
Sardonyx a mountain or chain of mountains in Hindostan, noticed by Ptolemy (7.1. § § 20 and 65). It
Sardoum or SARDONIUM MARE (τὸ Σαρδῶ̀ον πέλαγος, Strab., Pol., but τὸ Σαρδόνιον πέλαγος, Hdt. 1.166
Sarepta the Zarephath, a city of Sidon of the Old Testament (1 Kings, 17.9, 10; comp. St. Luke, 4.
Sargarausene a district of Cappadocia, on the east of Commagene and near the frontiers of Pontus, conta
Sargetia a river of Dacia, upon which stood the royal palace of Decebalus. This river must be ident
Sariphi Montes Montes (τὰ Σάριφα ὄρη), a chain of mountains, extending, according to Ptolemy, between Mar
Sarmalius or SARMALIA (Σαρμαλία, Ptol. 5.4.8), a town in Galatia, on the road from Ancyra to Tavia o
Sarmatia Eth. Sarmatata, the name of a country in Europe and Asia. For the earlier and Greek forms
Sarmaticae Portae Portae (αἱ Σαρματικαὶ πύλαι, Ptol. 5.9. § § 11, 15), a narrow pass of the Caucasus, whence
Sarmatici Montes Montes (Σαρματικὰ ὄρη), a range of mountains on the eastern frontier of Germany, mentioned
Sarmaticum Mare Mare (ὁ Σαρματικὸς ὠκεανός, Ptol. 7.5. § § 2, 6), a sea in the N. of Europe, washing the c
Sarmatina a town of Ariana, mentioned by Ammianus (23.6). It is probably the same as the Sarmagala o
Sarmizegethusa one of the most considerable towns of Dacia, and the residence of the Dacian kings (βασίλε
Sarneius a small stream of Hyrcania mentioned by Strabo (x. p.511), which, after rising in M. Coron
Sarnia or SARMIA, is named in the Maritime Itin. among the islands of the Ocean between Gallia an
Sarnus a river of Campania, flowing into the Bay of Naples. It has its sources in the Apennines,
Saronicus Sinus Sinus (Σαρωνικὸς κόλπος, Aeschyl. Agam. 317; Strab. viii. pp. 335, 369, 374, 380; Σαρωνικὸ
Sarpedon a promontory on the coast of Cilicia, 80 stadia to the west of the mouth of the Calycadnus
Sarpedonium Prom Prom (Σαρπηδονίη ἄκρη, Herod, 7.58), the NW. extremity of the gulf of Melas, and due north
Sarrum in Gallia, is placed by the Table between Condate (Cognac) [CONDATE No. 5] and Vesunna (Pe
Sars a river on the W. coast of Hispania Tarraconensis, between the Prom. Nerium and the Minius
Sarsina a city of Umbria, situated in the Apennines, on the left bank of the river Sapis (Savio),
Sarta
Saruena a town of Cappadocia, in the district Chamane or Chamanene, on the northeastern slope of M
Sarunetes Sarunetes the name of an Alpine people (Plin. Nat. 3.20. s. 24) in the valley near the sou
Sarus one of the principal rivers in the south-east of Asia Minor, having its sources in Mount T
Sarxa a station on the road from Philippi to Heracleia (Peut. Tab.), to the N. of the Lake Cerci
Sasima a town of Cappadocia, 24 Roman miles to the south of Nazianzus; the place contained the fi
Saso a small, rocky island, lying off the coast of Grecian Illyria, N. of the Acroceraunian pro
Saspires or SASPIRI (Σάσπειρες, Σασπειροί, Hdt. 1.104, 4.37, 40, 7.79: Apollon. 2.397, 1242; Steph.
Sassula a town of Latium, situated in the neighbourhood of Tibur, of which city it was a dependenc
Satachtha a place in Aethiopia, on the left bank of the Nile, probably near the present Korti, or el
Satala an important town of Armenia Minor, as may be inferred from the numerous routes which bran
Satarchae a Scythian people on the E. coast of the Tauric Chersonesus, who dwelt in caves and holes
Saticula a town of Samnium, nearly on the frontiers of Campania. It is first mentioned at the outbr
Satnioeis a small river in the southern part of Troas, having its sources in Mount Ida, and flowing
Satrae a Thracian people who occupied a portion of the range of the Pangaeus,between the Nestus a
Satricum an ancient city of Latium, situated on the frontier of the Volscian-territory, between the
Saturni Promontorium Promontorium a headland in Hispania Tarraconensis, not far from Carthago Nova. (Plin. Nat.
Saturnia an ancient city of Etruria, situated in the valley of the Albinia (Albegna), about 24 mile
Satyri Monumentum Monumentum (τὸ Σατύρου μνῆμα, Strab. xi. p.494), a monument consisting of a vast mound of
Satyrorum INSULAE (Σατύρων νῆσοι, Ptol. 7.2.30), a group of three Indian islands, lying E. of the Ch
Satyrorum Promontorium Promontorium (Σατύρων ἄκρον, Ptol. 7.3.2), a promontory on the coast of Sinae (China), for
Sauloe Parthaynisa Parthaynisa (Σαυλώη Παρθαύνισα), this curiously mixed name which has passed into treatises
Saunium a little river on the N. coast of Hispania Tarraconensis, in the territory of the Concani
Sauromatae probably the form which the root Sarmat -took in the languages from which the information
Savari Savari (Eth. Σαύαροι, Ptol. 3.5.22), a people in the N. of European Sarmatia, between the
Savincates a name which occurs in the inscription on the arch of Susa, and is placed next to the Adan
Savo a small river of Campania, which appears to have formed the boundary between that country
Savus a great and navigable tributary of the Danube; it has its sources in the Carnian Alps (Pli
Saxa Rubra Rubra (Primna Porta), a village and station on the Flaminian Way, 9 miles from Rome It evi
Saxetanum a place in Hispania Baetica (Itin. Ant. p. 405), called Sex (Σέξ) by Ptolemy (2.4.7), Hexi
Saxones Saxones (Σάξονες: Saxons), a German tribe, which, though it acted a very prominent part ab
Scaidava a town in Moesia Inferior, between Novae and Trimammium. Itin. Ant. p. 222.) It is called
Scaidona a town in the territory of the Liburnii on the…
Scalabis a town of Lusitania, on the road from Olisipo to Emerita and Bracara. (Itin. Ant. pp. 420,
Scaldis a river in North Gallia. Caesar (Caes. Gal. 6.33), the first writer who mentions the Scald
Scamander a famous little stream in the plain of Troy, which according to Homer (II. 20.74) was call
Scamandria a small town of Mysia, no doubt situated on the river Scamander in the plain of Troy (Plin
Scandia or SCANDINAVIA. Until about the reign of Augustus the countries north of the Cimbrian Cher
Scandila a small island in the northern part of the Aegaean sea, between Peparethus and Scyros, now
Scapte Hyle Hyle (Σκαπτὴ ὕλη, Plut. Cim. 4, de Exilio, p. 605; Marcellin. Vit. Thucyd. § 19), or the f
Scaptia an ancient city of Latium, which appears to have ceased to exist at a very early period. I
Scarabantia a town on the western bank of Lake Pelso in Upper Pannonia, on the road leading from Carnu
Scarbia a town in Rhaetia, between Partenum and Veldidena, on the road leading from Augusta Vindel
Scardus SCODRUS, SCORDUS MONS (τὸ Σκάρδον ὄρος, Plb. 28.8; Ptol. 2.16. §), the desolate heights wh
Scarniunga a river of Pannonia, mentioned only by Jornandes (de Reb. Get. 52), which it is impossible
Scarphe or SCARPHEIA (Σκάρφη, Horn.; Σκάρφεια, Strab., Paus., Steph. B. sub voce: Eth. Σκαρφεύς, E
Scarpona or SCARPONNA, in Gallia, is placed in the Antonine Itin. and in the Table on a road betwee
Scenae . 1. A town of Mesopotamia on a canal from the Euphrates, and on the borders of Babylonia,
Scenitae a general name for various Arab tribes in Pliny, often distinguished by some other appella
Scepsis a town in the SE. of Mysia, on the river Aesepus, 150 stadia to the SE. of Alexandria Troa
Schedia a large town-like village of Lower Egypt, situated on the great canal which connected Alex
Schiste (ἡ σχιστὴ ὁδός, the name of the road leading from Delphi into Central Greece, was more par
Schoenus the name of several towns, from the reeds or rushes growing in their neighbourhood. 1. (us
Schoenus a bay on the west coast of Caria, on the south-east of the Cnidian Chersonesus, and opposi
Scia a small town in Euboea (Steph. B. sub voce Σκιάς), probably in the territory of Eretria, s
Sciathus a small island in the Aegaean sea, N. of Euboea, and a little E. of the Magnesian coast of
Scidrus Σκίδρος: Eth. Σκιδρανός, Steph. B. sub voce: Sapri), a Greek city on the coast of Lucania,
Scillus a town of Triphylia, a district of Elis, situated 20 stadia south of Olympia. In B.C. 572
Scincomagus . This place is first mentioned by Strabo (iv. p.179), who says, when he is speaking of on
Scione (Σκιώνη, Hdt. 7.123, 8.128; Thuc. 4.120 - 123, 133, 5.32; Strab. vii. p.330; Pomp. Mela, 2
Sciri Sciri or SCIRRI, a population variously placed by various authors. The first who mentions
Sciritis a rugged and barren mountainous district, in the north of Laconia, between the upper Eurot
Scirtiana a station on the Egnatian road, between Brucida (Presba) and Castra or Parembole. The name
Scirtus a river of Mesopotamia, a western tributary of the Chaboras (Chabur). It flowed from 25 so
Scodra § 12; Σκόδραι, Hierocl. p. 656: Eth. Scodrenses, Liv. 45.26), one of the snore important t
Scollis a mountain between Elis and Achaia, now called Sandameriótiko, 3333 feet high, from which
Scolus a town of Chalcidice near Olynthus, mentioned together with Spartolus, in the treaty betwe
Scolus a town of Boeotia, mentioned by Homer (Hom. Il. 2.497), and described by Strabo as a villa
Scombraria an island on the S. coast of Spain, in front of the bay which formed the harbour of Cartha
Scombrus SCOMIUS (Σκόμβρος, al. Σκόμιος, Thuc. 2.96; Aristot. Meteor. 1.13; Scopius, Plin. Nat. 4.1
Scopas an eastern tributary of the Sangarius in Galatia, which according to Procopius (de Aed. 5.
Scopia a headland on the west coast of Caria, to the west of Myndus, and opposite the island of C
Scordisci Scordisci (Eth. Σκορδίσκοι), a powerful Celtic tribe, in the southern part of Lower Pannon
Scoti Scoti The Scoti were the ancient inhabitants of Hibernia, as appears from notices in some
Scotussa a station on the road from Heracleia Sintica to Philippi, which passed round the N. of the
Scotussa an ancient town of Pelasgiotis in Thessaly, lying between Pherae and Pharsalus, near the f
Scultenna a river of Gallia Cispadana, and one of the principal of the southern tributaries of the P
Scupi Scupi (Σκοῦποι, Ptol. 3.9.6, 8.11.5; Hierocl.; Niceph. Bryenn. 4.18; Geog. Rav. 4.15; τὰ Σ
Scurgum a town in the north of Germany, in the territory of the Helvecones, between the Viadus and
Scydises a chain of rugged mountains in the east of Pontus, which was connected in the north with t
Scydra a town of Emathia in Macedonia, which Ptolemy places between Tyrissa and Mieza. (Steph. B.
Scylace an ancient Pelasgian town of Mysia, on the coast of the Propontis, east of Cyzicus. (Steph
Scylacium or SCYLLETIUM (Σκυλλήτιον, Steph. B. sub voce Strab.; Σκυλάκιον,, Ptol.: Eth. Σκυλλήτικος:
Scylax the chief tributary of the Iris in Pontus; it had its sources in the east of Galatia, and
Scyllae a town of Thrace, on the Euxine, where the long wall, erected by the emperor Anastasius Di
Scyllaeum a promontory, and town or fortress, on the W. coast of Bruttium, about 15 miles N. of Rheg
Scyllaeum a promontory of Troezenia, and the most easterly point of the Peloponnesus, is said to hav
Scyros or SCYRUS (Σκῦρος: Eth. Σκύριος: Skyro), an island in the Aegaean sea, and one of the nort
Scythia the country of the Scythae, a vast area in the eastern half of Northern Europe, and in Wes
Scythini Scythini (Σκυθινοί, Xen. Anab. 4.7.18; Σκούθινοι, Diod. 14.29; Σκυθηνοί, Steph. B. sub voc
Sebaste . 1. A town in a small island off the coast of Cilicia, built by Archelaus king of Cappado
Sebasteia a town in the south of Pontus, on the north bank of the Upper Halys. As it was near the fr
Sebastopolis 1. A town in Pontus Cappadocicus (Ptol. 5.6.7), which, according to the Antonine Itinerary
Sebatum a town situated either in the south-western part of Noricum, or in the east of Rhaetia, on
Sebendunum a town of the Castellani in Hispania Tarraconensis. There is a coin of it in Sestini (p.16
Sebennytus the chief town of the Sebennytic nome in the Egyptian Delta, situated on the…
Sebethus a small river of Campania, flowing into the Bay of Naples, immediately to the E. of the ci
Sebinus Lacus Lacus (Laogo d'Iseo), a large lake in the N. of Italy, at the foot of the Alps, formed by
Sebridae or SOBORIDAE (Σοβορίδαι, Ptol. 4.7.29), an Aethiopian race, situated between the Astaboras
Seburri Seburri (Σεβουρροί and Σεουρροί, Ptol. 2.6.27), a people in the NW. of Hispania Tarraconen
Secerrae called by the Geogr. Rav. (4.42) and in a Cod. Paris. of the Itin. Ant. (p. 398) SETERRAE,
Secia a river of Gallia Cispadana, one of the southern tributaries of the Padus, which crosses t
Secoanus a river of the Massaliots, according to one reading, but according to another reading, a c
Secor or SICOR (Σηκὼρ ἢ Σικόρ λιμήν), a port which Ptolemy (2.7.2) places on the west coast of G
Securisca a town in Moesia Inferior, lying S. of the Danube, between Oescus and Novae. (Itin. Ant. p
Sediboniates are placed by Pliny in Aquitania (4.100.19). He says, Aquitani, unde nomen provinciae, Sed
Seduni Seduni a people in the valley of the Upper Rhone, whom Caesar (Caes. Gal. 3.1, 7) mentions
Sedusii Sedusii a German tribe mentioned by Caesar (Caes. Gal. 1.51) as serving under Ariovistus;
SEGALLAUNI or SEGALAUNI or SEGALAUNI. Eth. SEGALLAUNI (Σεγαλλαυνοί, Ptol. 2.10.11). Ptolemy places them west; of t
Segasamunclum a town of the Autrigones in Hispania Tarraconensis. (Itin Ant. p. 394.) Variously identifi
Segeda Augurina Augurina an important town of Hispania Baetica, between the Baetis and the coast. (Plin. N
Segelocum a town in Britannia Romana, on the road from Lindum to Eboracum, according to Camden (p. 5
Segesama or SEGESAMO and SEGISAMO (Itin. Ant. pp. 394, 449, 454; Orell. Inscr. no. 4719), and SEGIS
Segessera in Gallia, is placed in the Table between Corobilium (Corbeil) and Andomatunum (Langres),
Segesta a city of Sicily in the NW. part of the island, about 6 miles distant from the sea, and 34
Segesta a town on the coast of Liguria, mentioned by Pliny, in describing the coast of that countr
Segida . 1. A town of the Arevaci in Hispania Tarraconensis. According to Appian, who calls it Σε
Segisama and SEGISAMA JULIA (Σεγίσαμα Ἰουλία, Ptol. 2.6.50), a town of Hispania Tarraconensis. We f
Segni Segni a German tribe in Belgium, mentioned by Caesar (Caes. Gal. 6.32) with the Condrusi,
Segobodium in Gallia, placed in the Table on a road from Andomatunum (Langres) to Vesontio (Besançon)
Segobriga . 1. The capital of the Celtiberi in Hispania Tarraconensis. (Plin. Nat. 3.3. s. 4.) It la
Segodunum . Ptolemy (2.7.21) calls Segodunum the chief town of the Ruteni [RUTENI], a Gallic people
Segodunum a town of southern Germany, probably in the country of the Hermunduri, is, according to so
Segontia 1. A town of the Celtiberi in Hispania Tarraconensis, 16 miles from Caesaraugusta. (Itin.
Segontiaci Segontiaci a people in the S. part of Britannia, in Hampshire. (Camden, pp. 84, 146; Caes.
Segontium a city in the NW. part of Britannia Secunda, whence there was a road to Deva. (Itin. Ant.
Segora in Gallia, appears in the Table on a road from Portus Namnetum (Nantes) to Limunum, or Lim
Segosa in Gallia, is placed by the Antonine Itin. on a road from Aquae Tarbellicae (Dax) to Burdi
Segovia . 1. A town of the Arevaci in Hispania Tarraconensis, on the road from Emerita to Caesarat
Segusiani Segusiani (Σεγοσιανοί or Σεγουσιανοί), a Gallic people. When Caesar (B.C. 58) was leading
Segusio a city of Gallia Transpadana, situated at the foot of the Cottian Alps, in the valley of t
Segustero a name which occurs in the Antonine Itin. and in the Table, is a town of Gallia Narbonensi
Seir M. (Σηεὶρ, LXX. Σάειρα, Σήειρον, Joseph). The land of Seir is equivalent to the country of
Selambina a town on the coast of Hispania Baetica between Sex and Abdera. (Plin. Nat. 3.1. s. 3.) Fl
Selentis or SELENITIS (Σελεντίς or Σελενιτίς) a district in the south-west part of Cilicia, extendi
Selenusiae or SELENNUTES two lakes formed by the sea, north of the mouth of the Caystrus, and not far
Seleuceia or SELEUCIA Σελεύκεια, two towns in Syria. 1. AD BELUM (Σελεύκεια πρὸς Βήλῳ), sometimes ca
Seleuceia or SELEUCIA (Σελεύκεια). 1. A town near the northern frontier of Pisidia, surnamed Sidera
Seleuceia or SELEUCIA (Σελεύκεια, Plb. 5.48; Strab. xi. p.521; Ptol. 5.18.8), a large city near the
Seleucis a district of Syria, mentioned by Ptolemy,as containing the cities of Gephura, Gindarus, a
Selge an important city in Pisidia, on the southern slope of Mount Taurus, at the part where the
Selgovae a people on the SW. coast of Britannia Barbara, in the E. part of Galloway and in Dumfries
Selinus 1. A village in the north of Laconia, described by Pausanias as 20 stadia from Geronthrae;
Selinus one of the most important of the Greek colonies in Sicily, situated on the SW. coast of th
Selinus a port-town on the west coast of Cilicia, at the mouth of a small river of the same name,
Sellasia (Σελλασία, Xen. Polyb. Diod.; Σελασία, Steph. B. sub voce Hesych. sub voce the latter is p
Selleis . 1. A river in Elis, mentioned by Homer, upon which Ephyra stood. [EPHYRA No. 2.] 2. A ri
Selletae a people of Thrace, whose country was called SELLETICA (Σελλητική, Ptol. 3.11.8). It was n
Selli Selli or HELLI, an ancient tribe in Epeirus, in whose country, called Hellopia, the oracle
Sellium a place in Lusitania, lying N. of Scalabis (Itin. Ant. p. 421). Identified with Ceice or S
Sellus according to Avienus (Ora Marit. 507) a high mountain in Hispania Tarraconensis, on which
Selymbria a Thracian town on the Propontis, 22 miles east from…
Semana Silva Silva (Σημανὰ or Σημανοὺς ὕλη), one of the mountain forests of ancient Germany, on the sou
Semanthini Semanthini (Σημανθινοί, Ptol. 7.3.4), a people dwelling in the land of the Sinae E. of the
Semanthini Montes Montes (τὸ Σημανθινὸν ὄρος, Ptol. 7.2.8), a mountain chain in the country of the Sinae (Ch
Sembritae a people inhabiting the district of Tenesis in Aethiopia although they seem to have been o
Semiramidis Mons Mons (Σεμειραμίδος ὄρος), a remarkable circular mountain on the N. side of the Persian gul
Semnones Semnones (Σέμνωνες or Σέμνονες), or perhaps more correctly Eth. Sennones, are described as
Sena called also for distinction's sake SENA GALLICA (Σεναγάλλικα, Ptol.: Sinigaglia), a city o
Sena a city of Etruria, sometimes called SENA JULIA, to distinguish it from the city of the sam
Sena Insula Insula in Gallia. On this island, which was opposite to the coast of the Osismii, was an o
Senia § 2), a Roman colony on the coast of Liburnia (Colonia Senensis, Tac. H. 4.45), and on the
Senomagus in Gallia Narbonensis, is mentioned in the Table, and placed north of Avenio (Avignon), on
Senones Senones (Σένονες, Σέννονες, Steph. B. sub voce. Polybius (2.17) names the Italian Senones,
Senones Senones (Σήνωνες), a nation of Gaulish origin, which was settled in Italy, on the coast of
Sentice a town of the Vaccaei in Hispania Tarraconensis, variously identified with Los Santos, Zam
Sentii Sentii (Eth. Σέντιοι), a people of Gallia Narbonensis (Ptol. 2.10.19), whose town Ptolemy
Sentinum a city of Umbria, on the E. slope of the Apennines, but near the central ridge of those mo
Senus a river in the land of the Sinae (China) which ran into the Sinus Magnus between the South
Senus a river on the W. coast of Hibernia, in the territory of the Auteri. Camden identifies it
Sepelaci Sepelaci a town of the Edetani in Hispania Tarraconensis (Itin. Ant. p. 400), identified w
Sepias a promontory of Magnesia, opposite the island of Sciathos, and forming the SE. extremity o
Sepontia Paramica Paramica (Σεποντία Παράμικα, Ptol. 2.6.50), a town of the Vaccaei in Hispania Tarraconensi
Sepphoris a town of Upper Galilee, not mentioned under this name in Scripture, but frequently by Jos
Septem Fratres Fratres (Ἑπτάδελφοι ὄρος, Ptol. 4.1 § 5), a group of mountains in the northernmost part of
Septem Maria Maria (Ἑπτὰ πελάγη), was the name commonly given to the extensive lagunes at the mouth of
Septem Pagi Septem Pagi (Ἑπτὰ Πάγοι), was the name given to a district close to Rome, but on the right
Septempeda a town of Picenum, in the upper valley of the Potentia, 9 miles above Treia. It is mention
Sepulchrum Euripidis Euripidis (Amm. Marc. 27.4.8; comp. Gel. 15.20; Plut. Lycurg. 36; Vitr. 8.3; Plin. Nat. 31
Sequana the Seine, one of the large rivers of Gallia. The Seine rises in the highlands south of La
Sequani Sequani (Σηκουανοί), a Celtic nation in the upper valley of the Arar or Saône. Lucan (1.42
Sera the capital of the country of Serica, and one of the chief commercial towns of the Seres.
Seranusa perhaps more correctly Seramusa, a town of the interior of Pontus Polemoniacus, on the sou
Serapium a large village seated near the junction of the canal of the Ptolemies with the Bitter Lak
Serbes a small river on the N. coast of Mauritania, which fell into the sea to the W. of Rusuccur
Serbi Serbi or SIRBI (Eth. Σέρβοι or Eth. Σίρβοι, Ptol. 5.9.21), a people in Asiatic Sarmatia, a
Serdica or SARDICA (Σαρδική, Ptol. 3.11.12) (the first of these forms is the more usual with the R
Serena a town in Lower Pannonia, on the south bank of the Danube, on the road from Poetovium to M
Seretium a fortified town of Dalmatia, which with Rhaetimus was captured by Germanicus in the campa
Serguntia a small town of the Arevaci on the Durius, in Hispania Tarraconensis. Ukert (ii. pt. i. p.
Seria a town of the Turdetani in Hispania Baetica, with the surname of Fama Julia. (Plin. iii. l
Seriane a city of Syria mentioned in the Itinerary of Antoninus as xviii. M. P. distant from Andro
Serica a tract of country in the E. part of Asia, inhabited by the people called Seres. According
Seriphos or SERIPHUS (Σέριφος: Eth. Σερίφιος: Serpho), an island in the Aegaean sea, and one of the
Sermo a town of the Celtiberi in Hispania Tarraconensis. (Itin. Ant. p. 447.) Variously identifi
Sermyle a town of Chalcidice, between Galepsus and…
Serota a town on the frontier between Upper and Lower Pannonia, on the right bank of the river Dr
Serpa a place in Hispania Baetica, on the Anas, and in the territory of the Turdetani. (Itin. An
Serrapilli Serrapilli a tribe mentioned by Pliny (3.28), as dwelling on the river Dravus in Pannonia.
Serrheum or SERRHIUM (Σέρριον, Dem. p. 85, R.; Σέρρειον, Hdt. 7.59; Steph. B. sub voce a promontory
Serri Serri a people of the Asiatic Sarmatia, on the Euxine. (Plin. Nat. 6.5. s. 5.) Mela (1.19)
Serviodurum a town in the north-east of Vindelicia on the Danube, on the road from Reginum to Boioduru
Servitium a town in the southern part of Upper Pannonia, on the river Dravus, on the road from Sisci
Sesamus a small river on the coast of Paphlagonia, flowing into the Euxine near the town of Amastr
Sesecrienae a group of islands opposite to the S. coast of India intra Gangem, and probably in the Sin
Sessites a river of Gallia Transpadana, and one of the most important of the northern tributaries o
Sestianae Arae Arae (called by Ptolemy Σηστίου Βωμοὶ ἄκρον, 2.5.3), the W. promontory of the N. coast of
Sestiaria Prom Prom (Σηστιαρία ἄκρα, Ptol. 4.1.7), a headland on the N. coast of Mauritania Tingitana, be
Sestinum a town in the interior of Umbria, mentioned only by Pliny, who enumerates the Sestinates a
Sestus the principal town of the Thracian Chersonesus, and opposite to Abydus, its distance from
Setae SETTAE, or SAETTAE (Σέται, Σέτται, or Σαίτται), a town in Lydia, near the sources of the r
Setantii Setantii (Eth. Σετάντιοι, Ptol. 2.3.2), a tribe probably belonging to the Brigantes on the
Seteia an estuary on the W. coast of Britannia Romana, opposite the isle of Mona, into which the
Setelsis a town of the Jaccetani in Hispania Tarraconensis, now Solsona. See a coin in Sestini, p.
Setheries a river of Asiatic Sarmatia, on the E. coast of the Pontus Euxinus, and in the territory o
Setia an ancient city of Latium, situated on the S. slope of the Volscian mountains, between Nor
Setia . 1. A town of the Turduli in Hispania Baetica, between the Baetis and Mount Ilipula. 2. A
Setidava a town in the northeast of ancient Germany, on the north of the sources of the Vistula, so
Setovia a town of Dalmatia, situated in a well-wooded valley, which was besieged by Octavius in th
Setuacotum a town in the south of Germany between the upper part of the Danube and the Silva Gabreta,
Setuia a town of the Quadi, in the south-east of Germany, apparently near the sources of the rive
Severus Mons Mons a mountain of Central Italy mentioned only by Virgil (Aen. 7.713), who places it amon
Sevo a lofty mountain in the extreme north of ancient Germany, in the island of Scandia, in the
Sexantaprista a town of Moesia Inferior, on the Danube, on the great high-road between Trimammium and Ti
Sextantio in Gallia Narbonensis. The true name of this place is preserved in an inscription found at
Shaalabbin a city of the tribe of Dan (Josh. 19.42) joined with Ajalon (Ἱααλών), and mentioned in the
Shalisha a district of Palestine, in or near Mount Ephraim (1 Sam. 9.4), in which was probably situ
Sharon . 1. Part of the great western plain of Palestine, distinguished for its fertility, mentio
Shaveh . The valley of Shaveh, which is the king's dale, where Melchizedek met Abraham returning
Shaveh Kirjathaim Kirjathaim (translated by the LXX. Σαυὴ ἡ πόλις), the original seat of that very ancient p
Shittim the last station of the Israelites before crossing the Jordan, described to be by Jordan i
Shunem a village of Palestine celebrated as the birthplace of Abishag (1 Kings, 1.3), and for the
Shur a place repeatedly mentioned to describe the western extremity of the borders of the poste
Siagul identifies it with some ruins at the…
Siarum a town of Hispania Baetica, SE. of Hispalis. Now Saracatin, in the territory of Utrera. (P
Siata an island on the Gallic coast, which is mentioned in the Maritime Itin. after Vindilis, or
Siatutanda is mentioned by Ptolemy (2.11.27) as a town of Germany; but had probably no existence at a
Sibae a nation of the Panjab. below the junction of the Hydaspes and Acesines, encountered by Al
Sibaria a town of the Vettones in Hispania Tarraconensis, N. of Salmantica, and on the road from E
Sibda Σίβδα: Eth. Σιβδανός, Eth. Σιβδίτης), a place in Caria, and one of the six towns which wer
Siberena a town of Bruttium situated in the mountains about 15 miles NW. of Crotona. The name is me
Siberis a river of Galatia, a tributary of the Sangarius; it flowed in a southwestern direction, a
Sibuzates Sibuzates an Aquitanian people, who submitted to P. Crassus, Caesar's legatus in B.C. 56.
Sibyllates Sibyllates one of the Aquitanian tribes mentioned by Pliny (4.19). D'Anville conjectures t
Sicambri Sicambri, SYCAMRRI, SYGAMBRI, SUGAMBRI, or SUCAMBRI (Σύγαμβροι, Σούγαμβροι, or Σούκαμβροι)
Sicca Veneria Veneria (Σίκκα or Σίκα Οὐενερία, Ptol. 4.3.30, 8.2.9), a considerable town of Numidia on t
Sicilia one of the largest and most important islands in the Mediterranean. It was indeed generall
Sicilibba or SICILIBRA (in the Geogr. Rav. Siciliba, 3.5), a place in Africa Propria (Itin. Ant. pp.
Sicinos a small island in the Aegaean sea, one of the Sporades, lying between Pholegandros and Ios
Sicoris a tributary river of the Iberus in Hispania Tarraconensis. It rose in the Pyrenees in the
Siculi Siculi (Σικελοί), is the name given by ancient writers to an ancient race or people that f
Siculum Mare Mare (τὸ Σικελικὸν πέλαγος, Pol. Strab. &c.), was the name given in ancient times to that
Sicum a town of Dalmatia, to the E. of Tragurium, on the road to Salona, where Claudius is said
Sicyon I. Situation. Sicyon was an important city of Peloponnesus,situated upon…
Sidae a place in Boeotia, celebrated for its pomegranates. Hence the Boeotians called this fruit
Side a town with a good harbour on the coast of Pamphylia, 50 stadia to the west of the river M
Side a town on the eastern coast of Laconia, a little N. of the promontory Malea. It was said t
Sidene . 1. A town of Mysia, on the river Granicus, which was destroyed by Croesus, and was never
Sideni Sideni (Σιδηνοί), a people of Arabia Felix, placed by Ptolemy between the Thamyditae on th
Sideni Sideni (Σιδεινοί, Σειδινοί, Σιδηνοί), a German tribe on the coast of the Baltic, between t
Sidenus a small river of Pontus, having its sources in Mount Paryadres, and flowing through the di
Sideris a river of Hyrcania, mentioned by Pliny (6.16. s. 18), which flowed into the Caspian sea.
Siderus according to Scylax (p. 39) a promontory and a port-town on the coast of Lycia. The same p
Sidicini Sidicini (Eth. Σιδικῖνοι), a people of Central Italy bordering on the Samnites and Campani
Sidodone a small place on the coast of Carmania, noticed by Arrian in Nearchus's voyage. Kempthorne
Sidolocus or SIDOLEUCUS, in Gallia, is mentioned by Ammianus Marcellinus when he is speaking of Juli
Sidon a very ancient and important maritime city of Phoenicia, which, according to Josephus, der
Sidones Sidones (Eth. Σίδωνες), a tribe in the extreme east of Germany, about the sources of the V
Sidus a village in the Corinthia, on the Saronic gulf, between Crommyon and Schoenus. It was tak
Sidussa a small town of Ionia, belonging to the territory of Erythrae. (Thuc. 8.24; Steph. B. sub
Sidyma a town of Lycia, on the southern slope of Mount Cragus, to the north-west of the mouth of
Siga a commercial town of Mauritania Caesariensis, seated near the mouth of a river of the same
Siga a river of Mauritania Caesariensis, falling into a bay of the sea opposite to the island o
Sigeum a promontory in Troas, forming the north-western extremity of Asia Minor, at the entrance
Sigman a river in Gallia. Ptolemy (2.7.2) places the mouth of the Sigman between the Aturis (Adou
Signia an ancient city of Latium, situated on a lofty hill at the NW. angle of the Volscian mount
Sigriane a district of Media Atropatene near the Caspian Gates. Ptolemy calls it Σιγριανικὴ (7.2 §
Sigrium the westernmost promontory of the island of Lesbos, which now bears the name of Sigri (Str
Sigulones Sigulones (Σιγούλωνες), a German tribe mentioned by Ptolemy (2.11.11) as inhabiting the Ci
Sigynnes Sigynnes (Eth. Σιγύννες, Hdt. 5.9; Eth. Σίγυνοι, Apollon. 4.320; Orph. Arg. 759; Eth. Σίγι
Sihor 1. The torrent more commonly known as the River of Egypt, the southern boundary of the Pro
Siimena a town on the coast of Lycia, 60 stadia from Aperlae (Plin. Nat. 5.27; Steph. B. sub voce
Sila was the name given in ancient times to a part of the Apennines in the S. of Bruttium, whic
Silacenae a place in Lower Pannonia, on the south of Lake Peiso. (It. Ant. p. 233, where it appears
Silana a town in the NW. of Thessaly, near the frontiers of Athamania, mentioned along with Gomph
Silarus a considerable river of Southern Italy, flowing into the gulf of Posidonia, and forming th
Silas a river of the Upper Panjáb, the story of which, as told by ancient writers, is clearly fa
Silbium a small town of Phrygia, on the east of Apamea and Celaenae, and beyond the source of the
Sili Sili or SIMI (Eth. Σίλοι or Eth. Σιμοί, Strab. xvi. p.772), a tribe of Aethiopians, who us
Silicense Flumen Flumen a river in Hispania Baetica, in the neighbourhood of Corduba, probably the Guadajoz
Silindium a small town of Troas at the foot of Mount Ida, is mentioned only by Stephanus B. (s. v.)
Silingae a tribe of Germany, on the south of the Semnones, between the western slopes of Mons Ascib
Silis a small river of Venetia, in the N. of Italy, which rises in the mountains above Treviso (
Silla a river of Apolloniatis, a district of Assyria, which, according to Isidorus, flows throug
Silo or SHILOH (Σμλώμ: Eth. Σηλωνίτης), a town of Palestine, in the tribe of Ephraim, in the mo
Silpia a town in Hispania Baetica, N. of the Baetis, and apparently in the Sierra Morena. (Liv. 2
Silsilis a fort situated on the right bank of the Nile, between Ombos and Apollinopolis Magna in Up
Silura an island of Britain, separated only by a narrow strait from the coast of the Dumnonii, wh
Silures Silures (Σίλυρες, Ptol. 2.3.24), a powerful and warlike people in the W. part of Britannia
Silvanectes Silvanectes This name occurs in the Notitia of the Provinces of Gallia, where the chief to
Silvia a place in Illyria, on the road from Sirmium to Salona. (Itin. Ant. p. 269.) It is probabl
Silvium a town of Apulia in the interior of the country. It is noticed by Strabo (vi. p.283) as th
Simittu called by Pliny (5.4.4) Simittuense Oppidum, a Roman colony in the interior of Numidia, on
Simois a small river of Troas, having its source in Mount Ida, or more accurately in Mount Cotylu
Simylla a commercial entrepôt on the western coast of Hindostan, in the district called Ἀριακὰ Σαδ
Simyra a maritime city of Phoenicia mentioned by Pliny in connection with Marathus and Antaradus,
Sinae the ancient nation of the Chinese, whose land is first described by Ptolemy (l.c.) and Mar
Sinai Sinai (Σινᾶ ὄρος, Σιναῖον), the celebrated mountain of Arabia Petraea. It, however, lent i
Sinda a town which seems to have been situated on the western frontier of Pisidia, in the neighb
Sinda Sarmatica Sarmatica 1. (Σίνδα κώμη, Ptol. 5.9.8), a town or village in Asiatic Sarmatia, in the terr
Sindi Sindi (Σινδοί Hdt. 4.28), a people in Asiatic Sarmatia, on the E. coast of the Pontus Euxi
Sindocanda a city in the middle of the W. coast of Taprobane, belonging to the people called Sandocan
Sindomana a town on the lower course of the Indus, and in the neighbourhood of the island of Pattale
Sindus and Chalastra.
Singa a city of the Syrian province of Commagene, to the N. of Doliche, and situated on the rive
Singames a navigable river of Colchis, which entered the Pontus Euxinus 210 stadia N. of the Cobus,
Singara a strongly fortified post at the northern extremity of Mesopotamia, which for awhile, as a
Singidava a town in the interior of Dacia, between the rivers Tysia and Aluta, now Dora on the Maros
Singidunum δουνον, or Σιγίνδουνον, Ptol. 3.9.3), a town in Moesia Superior, at the spot where the Sav
Singili Singili or SINGILIS, a town of Hispania Baetica. (Plin. Nat. 3.1. s. 3.) It lay near Casti
Singone a town of the Quadi in the south-east of Germany, mentioned by Ptolemy (2.11.30), but othe
Singus a town of Sithonia in Macedonia, upon the gulf to which…
Siniar a district of Babylonia, which is mentioned in Genesis under the title of the land of Shin
Sinis a Roman colony in the district of Melitene in Armenia Minor. (Ptol. 5.7.5.) The place is n
Sinna 1. (Σίννα, Ptol. 5.18. § § 11, 12), the name of two towns in Mesopotamia, one on the S. de
Sinonia was the name given in ancient times to the smallest of the three islands known as the Isol
Sinope the most important of all the Greek colonies on the coast of the Euxine, was situated on a
Sinoria a town on the frontier of Armenia Major, a circumstance which gave rise to a pun of the hi
Sinti Sinti (Thuc, 2.98; Steph. B. sub voce Liv. 42.51), a Thracian tribe who occupied the distr
Sinuessa a city of Latium, in the more extended sense of the name, situated on the Tyrrhenian sea,
Sion M. (Σιών), originally the name of a particular fortress or hill of Jerusalem, but often in
Siph or ZIPHI (LXX. Alex. Ζίφ, Vat. Ὀζίβ: Eth. Ζιφαῖος), a city of the tribe of Judah, mentione
Siphae or TIPHA (Σῖφαι, Thuc. 4.76; Scylax, p. 15; Steph. B. sub voce Ptol. 3.15.5; Plin. Nat. 4.
Siphnos or SIPHNUS (Σίφνος: Eth. Σίφνιος: Siphno Gr., Siphsanto Ital.), an island in the Aegaean s
Sipia in Gallia, is placed by the Table on a route from Condate (Rennes) to Juliomagus (Angers).
Sipontum or SIPUNTUM, but in Greek always SIPUS (Σιποῦς,--οῦντος: Eth. Σιπούντιος, Sipontinus: Sta
Sipylus a mountain of Lydia between the river Hermus and the town of Smyrna; it is a branch of Mou
Siracellae a place in Thrace, on the road from…
Siraceni Siraceni (Σιρακηνοί, Ptol. 5.9. § § 17, 19), a great and mighty people of Asiatic Sarmatia
Sirbitum a city of Aethiopia, above which the mountains cease, and at a distance of 14 days' sail f
Sirbonis Lacus Lacus (ἡ Σιρβωνίς or Σιρβωνίδος λίμνη, Hdt. 2.6; Diod. 1.30; Ptol. 4.5. § § 12, 20; Strab.
Siricae a place in Cappadocia on the road from Comana to Melitene, and 24 miles NW. of the first.
Sirio in Gallia, is placed by the Itins. on a road from Burdigala (Bordeaux) to Aginnum (Agen).
Siris an ancient city of Magna Graecia, situated at the mouth of the river of the same name flow
Siris SIRAE, SERRHAE (Σίρις, Hdt. 8.115; Sirae, Liv. 45.4; Σέρραι, Hierocl.: Eth. Σιροπαίονεις,
Sirmio a narrow neck or tongue of land, projecting out into the Lake Benacus (Lago di Garda), fro
Sirmium an important city in the south-eastern part of Lower Pannonia, was an ancient Celtic place
Siroc a town of Parthyene, noticed by Isidorus. (Stath. Part. 100.12, ed. Müller.) It is not cle
Sisapon a considerable town in Hispania Baetica. (Cic. Phil. 2.19; Plin. Nat. 3.1. s. 3.) It lay N
Sisara Σισάρα, Ptol. 4.3.17), a lake in Africa Propria, in the neighbourhood of Hippo Diarrhytus.
Sisaraca a town of the Murbogi or Turmodigi in Hispania Tarraconensis. For coins, see Sestini, p. 1
Sisauranum a fortress of Mesopotamia, above Dara, noticed by Procopius. It is not elsewhere mentioned
Siscia SEGESTA, or SEGESTICA (Σισκία, Σεγέστα, Σεγεστική), a great town in the south of Upper Pan
Sitace a large town, first noticed by Xenophon (Xen. Anab. 2.4.13), situated about 8 parasangs fr
Sitacus a river of Persis, to which Nearchus came in his celebrated coasting voyage. It is in all
Sithonia the central of the three prongs which run out into the Aegean from the great peninsula of…
Sitifi Sitifi (Σίτιφι, Ptol. 4.2.34), a town in the interior of Mauretania Caesariensis, situated
Sitillia in Gallia, is placed by the Table on a road from Aquae Bormonis (Bourbon l'Archamsbault) t
Sitomagus a town of the Iceni or Simeni, in the E. part of Britannia Romana. (Itin. Ant. p. 480.) Ca
Sitones Sitones a population conterminous with the Suiones, from whom they differ only in being go
Sittace a town of ancient Assyria, at the southern end of this province, on the road between Artem
Sittocatis a navigable river, which, according to Arrian, flowed into the Ganges. It has been conject
Siuphi Siuphi (Σιούφ, Hdt. 2.172), a town of the Saïtic nome in the Delta of Egypt. It does not a
Siva a town in the prefecture of Cilicia in Cappadocia, on the road from Mazaca to Tavium, at a
Smaragdus Mons Mons (Σμάραγδος ὄρος, Ptol. 4.5.15), was a portion of the chain of hills which runs along
Smyrna one of the most celebrated and most flourishing cities in Asia Minor, was situated on the
Smyrnaeus Sinus Sinus (Σμυρναίων κόλπος), also called the bay of Hermus (Ἕρμειος κόλπος), from the river H
Sndice the tract of country inhabited by the Sindi, which, according to Scylax (p. 31), lay betwe
Soanas a small river of Taprobane (Ceylon), which flowed into the sea on the western side of the
Soanda or SOANDUM (Σόανδα or Σόανδον), a castle of Cappadocia, between Therma and Sacoena. (Strab
Soatra or probably more correctly Savatra (Σαύατρα), as the name appears on coins, was an open to
Soatrae a town in Lower Moesia (Itin. Ant. p. 229), variously identified with Pravadi and Kiopiken
Sobura a place on the eastern coast of Hindostan, mentioned in the Periplus (p. 34). It is probab
Socanaa or SOCANDA (Σωκανάα or Σωκάνδα), a small river of Hyrcania, noticed by Ptolemy (6.9.2). It
Socratis INSULA (Σωκράτους νῆσος), an island of the Sinus Arabicus (Red Sea), placed by Ptolemy (6.
Sodom (τὰ Σόδομα, Strab. xv. p.764; Steph. B. sub voce s. v.; Sodoma,--orum, Tertul. Apolog. 40;
Sodrae a tribe met with by Alexander the Great in the lower Panjáb, near Pattalene, according to
Sogdi Sogdi (Eth. Σόγδοι), one of the smaller tribes noticed by Arrian (Arr. Anab. 6.15) as enco
Sogdiana a widely extending district of Central Asia, the boundaries of which are not consistently
Sogiuntii Sogiuntii an Alpine people mentioned by Pliny (3.20. s. 24). Nothing but resemblance of na
Solen a small river of S. India, which has its sources in M. Bettigo, and flows thence into the
Soletum a town of Calabria, situated in the interior of the Iapygian peninsula, about 12 miles S.
Soli Soli (Σόλοι: Eth. Σολεύς or Eth. Σόλιος), an important town on the coast of Cilicia, betwe
Soli Soli or SOLOE (Σόλοι, Ptol. 5.14.4), an important seaport town in the W. part of the N. co
Solicinium a town in the Agri Decumates, in South-western Germany, on Mount Pirus, where Valentinian
Solimariaca in Gallia, is placed in the Antonine Itin. on the road from Andomatunum (Langres) to Tullu
Solis Insula Insula (Plin. Nat. 6.22. s. 24), an island mentioned by Pliny between the mainland of Indi
Solis Portus Portus (Ἡλίου λιμήν, Ptol. 7.4.6), a harbour near the SE. corner of Taprobane (Ceylon). It
Solis Promontorium Promontorium (Ἱερὰ Ἡλίου ἄκρα), Sacra solis extrema, a promontory of the east coast of Ara
Sollium a town on the coast of Acarnania, on the lonian sea. Its exact site is uncertain, but it w
Solmissus a hill near Ephesus, rising above the grove of Leto, where the Curetes, by the loud noise
Solomatis a river named by Arrian as one of time feeders of the Ganges. There has been much differen
Solona a town of Gallia Cispadana, mentioned only by Pliny among the municipal towns of the 8th r
Solonium in Gallia Narbonensís, where C. Pomptinus defeated the Allobroges, B.C. 61. (D. C. 37.100.
Solonius Ager Ager (Σολώνιον, Plut.), was the name given to a district or tract in the plain of Latium,
Solorius Mons Mons an offshoot of Mons Argentarius, running to the SW., on the borders of Hispania Tarra
Solus or SOLUNTUM (Σολόεις, Thuc.; Σολοῦς, Diod.: Eth. Σολουντῖνος, Diod., but coins have Σολοντ
Solyma a high mountain near Phaselis in Lycia. (Strab. xiv. p.666.) As the mountain is not mentio
Sonautes according to Pliny (6.1), a river in Pontus; while, according to Apollonius Rhodius (2.747
Soneium a place in Moesia Superior, on the borders of Thrace, at the pass of Mount Scomius, called
Sonista a town in Upper Pannonia, on the road from Poetovium to Siscia. (Geog. Rav. 4.19; Tab. Peu
Sontia a town of Lucania, known only from Pliny. who enumerates the Sontini among the municipal t
Sontius one of the most considerable of the rivers of Venetia, which has its sources in the Alps,
Sonus a principal affluent of the Ganges, which flows in a NE. direction to it from the Vindhya
Sophene a district of Armenia, lying between Antitaurus and Mount Masius, separated by the…
Sopianae a town in the central part of Lower Pannonia, on the road from Mursa to Sabaria (It. Ant.
Sora a city of Latium, situated in the valley of the Liris, on the right bank of that river, ab
Sora a town of Paphlagonia, noticed only by the latest writers of antiquity, and of unknown sit
Sora a town in the southern part of India, between M. Bettigo and Adeisathron. It was the capit
Soracte a mountain of Etruria, situated between Falerii and the Tiber, about 26 miles N. of Rome,
Sorbiodunum or SORVIODUNUM, a town of Britannia Romana, in the territory of the Belgao. (Itin. Ant. pp
Sordice a lake in Gallia. A river Sordus ran out of the Étang Sordice, in the country of the Sordo
Sordones or SARDONES, as the name has sometimes been written, a people in Gallia. Mela (2.5) writes
Soricaria a place in Hispania Baetica, mentioned by Hirtius (B. Hisp. 100.24), and the same called a
Soringi Soringi (Eth. Σώριγγοι, Peripl. M. E. p. 34), a people of the southern part of Hindostan,
Sorores a station in Lusitania, N. of Emnerita. (Itin. Ant. p. 433.) Variously identified with Mon
Sostomagus in Gallia, is placed by the Jerusalem Itin. between Tolosa (Toulouse) and Carcaso (Carcass
Sotera a place in Ariana, mentioned by Ammianus (23.6). It is probably the same as that called by
Sotiates Sotiates or SONTIATES, a people of Aquitania. Schneider (Caesar, B. G. 3.20) who writes in
Sozopolis (Σωζόπολις̓, a town noticed only by late writers as a place in Pisidia, on the north of Te
Spalathra a town of Magnesia, in Thessaly, upon the…
Spaneta a town in Lower Pannonia, of unknown site. (It. Ant. p. 268; It. Hieros. p. 563; Geog. Rav
Sparata a place in Moesia Superior, probably on the river Isker. (Itin. Hieros. p. 567.) By the Ge
Sparta the capital of Laconia, and the chief city of Peloponnesus. It was also called LACEDAEMON
Spartarius Campus Campus (Σπαρτάριον πεδίον, Strab. iii. p.160), a district near Carthago Nova in Hispania T
Spartolus under the walls of which the…
Spauta a lake in Media Atropatene, which is intensely salt, so as to cause the itch on the bodies
Spelunca a place on the coast of Latium (in the more extended sense of that name), situated between
Speos Artemidos Artemidos the present grottoes of Beni-hassan, was situated N. of Antinoe, in Middle Aegyp
Spercheius a river in the S. of Thessaly, rising in Mount Tymphrestus (Strab. ix. p.433), and flowing
Sperchiae a place in Thessaly, which, according to the description of Livy (32.13), would seem to ha
Sphentzanium a place in Dalmatia, SE. of the road from Scodra to Naissus. (Ann. Comn. 9. p. 252). Proba
Spina an ancient city of Italy, situated near the southernmost mouth of the Padus, within the li
Spinae a place in Britannia Romana, E. of Aqua Solis (Bath). (Itin. Ant. pp. 485, 486.) Now the v
Spiraeum or SPEIRAEUM (Ptol. 3.16.12), a promontory on the eastern coast of Peloponnesus upon the c
Spoletium a city of Umbria, situated between Interamna (Terni) and Trebia (Trevi), about 9 miles S.
Sporades or the Scattered, a group of islands in the Aegaean, Cretan, and Carpathian seas, so calle
Stabatio in Gallia, a name which occurs in the Table on a road from Vienna (Vienne) past Cularo (Gr
Stabiae a city of Campania, situated at the foot of the Mons Lactarius, about 4 miles S. of Pompei
Stabula in Gallia, is placed by the Antonine Itin. vi. from Cambes (Gros Kembs) and xviii. from Ar
Stabulum AD, in Gallia, is placed by the Antonine Itin. between Salsulae (Salses) and Summus Pyrena
Stabulum Diomedis Diomedis (Itin. Ant. p. 331; It. Hier. p. 603), a place on the coast of Thrace, on the Via
Stabulum Novum Novum a town probably of the Cosetani, in Hispania Tarraconensis. (Itin. Ant. p. 390.) Var
Stachir a river on the W. coast of Libya Interior, which rose in Mount Ryssadium. Not far from its
STAGEIRA or STAGEIRUS or STAGEIRUS. STAGEIRA, STAGEIRUS (Στάγειρος, Hdt. 7.115; Thuc. 4.88, 5.18; Strab. vii. p.
Stagna Volcarum Volcarum on the coast of Gallia Narbonensis. Mela (2.5) speaks of the Stagna Volcarum, whi
Staliocanus Portus Portus (Σ (τ) αλιοκανὸς λιμήν). Ptolemy (2.8.2) places this port between Gobaeum Promontor
Stanacum a place in Noricum, on the road leading along the Danube from Augusta Vindelicorum to Carn
Statielli Statielli (Eth. Στατίελλοι), a tribe of Ligurians, who inhabited the northern slopes of th
Statonia a town of Southern Etruria, which is mentioned by Strabo among the smaller towns (πολίχναι
Statuas the name of two places in Pannonia, one of which was situated on the Danube, a little to t
Statuas a town in the territory of the Contestani in Hispania Tarraconensis. (Itin. Ant. p. 400.)
Stavani Stavani (Σταυανοί, Ptol. 3.5.25), a people in European Sarmatia, at the N. foot of Mons Bo
Stectorium a town of Phrygia, between Peltae and Synnada. (Ptol. 5.2.25; Paus 10.27.1.) Kiepert (in F
Stelae (Στῆλαι, Steph. B. sub voce a Cretan city which is described by the Byzantine geographer a
Stellatis Campus Campus was the name given to a part of the rich plain of Campania, the limits of which can
Stena a station in Macedonia, on the road from Tauriana (Doïrân) to Stobi (Peut. Tab.), which is
Stentoris Lacus Lacus (Στεντορὶς λίμνη, Hdt. 7.58; Acropol. p. 64), a lake on the south-east coast of Thra
Stenus a river of Thrace, mentioned by Mela only (2.2.8) as near Maronea, on the south coast. The
Stenyclarus a town in the north of Messenia, and the capital of the Dorian conquerors, built by Cresph
Stephanaphana more correctly, perhaps, Stephani Fanum, a place in Illyris Graeca, on the Via Egnatia (It
Stephane a small port town on the coast of Paphlagonia, according to Arrian (Peripl. P. E. p. 15) 1
Stereontium a town in Northwestern Germany, probably in the country of the Bructeri or Marsi, the exac
Stiphane a lake in the northwestern part of Pontus, in the district called Phazemonitis. The lake w
Stiris a town of Phocis situated 120 stadia from Chaeroneia, the road between the two places runn
Stlupi Stlupi or STLUPPI (Στλοῦπι, Στλοῦππλ, Ptol. 2.16. (17.) § 9), a place in Liburnia. The inh
Stobi Stobi Στόβοι, Strab. vii. p.329, Fr. 4, viii. p. 389; Ptol. 3.13.4; Liv. 33.19, 39.59, 40.
Stoborrum Prom Prom (Στόβορρον ἄκρον, Ptol. 4.3.5), a headland of Numidia, between the promontory of Hipp
Stoechades or STICHADES, on the S. coast of Gallia. Strabo (iv. p.184) speaks of the Stoechades islan
Stoma AD, a place in Moesia on the Southernmost arm of the Danube. (Tab. Peut.; Geogr. Rav. 4.5.
Stradela a town of Palestine mentioned only in the Itinerarium Hierosolymitanum as x. M.P. from Max
Stragona a town in the southeastern part of Germany, either in the country of the Silingae or in th
Stratonice a town of Chalcidice in Macedonia, which Ptolemy places on the Singitic gulf. Leake (North
Stratoniceia one of the most important towns in the interior of Caria, was situated on the south-east o
Stratonis Insula Insula an island in the Arabian gulf between the harbour Elaea and the harbour Saba. (Stra
Stratus the chief town of Acarnania, was situated in the interior of the country, in a fertile pla
Stravianae or STRAVIANA, a town in Lower Pannonia, on the road from Siscia to Mursa, of which the exa
Strenus a town of Crete, which Stephanus of Byzantium (s. v.) mentions on the authority of Herodia
Strobilus a peak of mount Caucasus, to which, according to the legend, Prometheus had been fastened
Strophades formerly called Plotae (Πλωταί), two small islands in the Ionian sea, about 35 miles S. of
Struchates one of the six tribes into which Herodotus divides the ancient inhabitants of Media. (Hdt.
Stryme a town on the S. coast of Thrace, a little to the W. of Mesembria, between which and Strym
Strymon the largest river of Macedonia, after the Axius, and, before the time of Philip, the ancie
Strymonicus Sinus Sinus (Στρυμονικὸς κόλπος, Strab. vii. p.330), a bay lying between Macedonia and Thrace, o
Strymonii Strymonii (Eth. Στρυμόνιος), the name by which, according to tradition, the Bithynians in
Stuccia Στουκκία, Ptol. 2.3.3), a small river on the W. coast of Britain, identified by Camden (p.
Stura a river of Northern Italy, one of the confluents of the Padus (Plin. Nat. 3.16. s. 20), wh
Sturnium a town of Calabria, mentioned both by Pliny and Ptolemy among the municipal towns of that
Styllangium a town of Triphylia in Elis of uncertain site, which surrendered to Philip in the Social…
Stymbara a town on the frontier of regal Macedonia, which is by some assigned to Deuriopus, and by
Stymphalis a district annexed by the Romans, along with Atintania and Elimiotis, to Macedonia upon th
Stymphalus the name of a…
Styra a town of Euboea, on the W. coast, N. of Carystus, and nearly opposite the promontory of C
Styx a waterfall descending from a lofty rock in the Aroanian mountains, above Nonacris, a town
Suagela a town of Caria, in which was shown the tomb of Car, the ancestor of all the Carians; the
Suana a town of Southern Etruria, situated in the valley of the Fiora (Arminia), about 24 miles
Suardones Suardones a tribe of the Suevi in Northern Germany, on the right bank of the Albis, south
Suarni Suarni a rude people of Asiatic Sarmatia, in the neighbourhood of the Portae Caucasiae and
Suasa a town of Umbria mentioned both by Ptolemy and Pliny, of whom the latter reckons it among
Suastene a district in the NW. of India, beyond the Panjáb, and above the junction of the Kabúl riv
Subi Subi a river on the E. coast of Hispania Tarraconensis, which entered the sea near the tow
Sublaqueum a place in the valley of the Anio about 24 miles above Tibur (Tivoli). It derived its name
Sublavio or SUBLABIO (Tab. Peut.), a place in Rhaetia, on the site of the modern convent of Seben,
Subur a town of the Laeëtani in Hispania Tarraconensis lying E. of Tarraco. (Mela, 2.6.) Ptolemy
Subur . 1. A town in the interior of Mauretania Tingitana, near the river of the same name. 2. (
Subus a river on the W. coast of Libya Interior, which had its source in Mount Sagapola, and dis
Subzupara a place in Thracia, on the road from Philippopolis to Hadrianopolis (Itin. Ant. pp. 137, 2
Succabar a town in the interior of Manretania Caesariensis, lying to the SE. of the month of the Ch
Succi Succi or SUCCORUM ANGUSTIAE, the principal pass of Mount Haemus in Thrace, between Philipp
Succoth a city of the tribe of Gad in the valley, formerly part of the kingdom of Sihon king of He
Succubo a town in Hispania Baetica, in the jurisdiction of Corduba. (Plin. Nat. 3.1. s. 3.) Capito
Suche the SUCHIM of the Hebrews (2 Chron. 12.3), and the modern Suachim, was a harbour on the we
Sucidava a town in Moesia Inferior, between Durostorum and Axiopolis. (Itin. Ant. p. 224; Tab. Pent
Sucro a river of Hispania Tarraconensis, which rose in the country of the Celtiberi in a S. offs
Sucron a town of the Edetani in Hispania Tarraconensis, on the river of the same name, midway bet
Sudeni Sudeni (Σουδηνοί), a tribe in the east of Germany, about the Gabreta Silva, and in close p
Sudertum a town in the southern part of Etruria, apparently situated between Volsinii and the sea-c
Sudeti Montes Montes (Σούδητα ὄρη), a range of mountains in the SE. of Germany, on the N. of the Gabreta
Suebus a river on the north coast of Germany, between the Albis and Viadus, which flows into the
Suel a town of Hispania Baetica, on the road from Malaca to Gades. (Itin. Ant, p. 405.) Accordi
Suelteri Suelteri a people of Gallia Narbonensis, enumerated buy Pliny (3.4), between the Camatulli
Suesia Palus Palus a large lake of Germany mentioned only by Pomponius Mela (3.3) along with two others
Suessa sometimes called for distinction's sake SUESSA AURUNCA (Σύεσσα: Eth. Suessanus: Sessa), a
Suessa Pometia Pometia (Σούεσσα Πωμεντιάνη, Dionys.: Eth. Πωμεντῖνος), an ancient city of Latium, which h
Suessetani Suessetani a people of Hispania Tarraconensis, mentioned only by Livy (25.34, 28.24, 34.20
Suessiones Suessiones or SUESSONES (Οὐέσσονες, Ptol. 2.9.11), a people of Gallia Belgica. The Remi to
Suessula a city of Campania, situated in the interior of that country, near the frontiers of Samniu
Suetri Suetri (Eth. Σουητρίοι, Ptol. 3.1.42, written Σουκτρίοι in some editions), a Ligurian peop
Suevi Suevi (Eth. Σοῆβοι or Eth. Σουῆβοι), is the designation for a very large portion of the po
Suevicum Mare Mare is the name given by Tacitus (Germ. 45) to the Baltic Sea, which Ptolemy calls the Σα
Sufetula a town of Byzacene, 25 miles S. of Sufes. In its origin it seems to have been a later and
Suia the harbour of Elyrus in Crete, 50 stadia to the W. of Poecilassus, situated on a plain. I
Suiones Suiones are mentioned only by Tacitus (Germ. 44) as the most northern of the German tribes
Suissa a town in Armenia Minor (It. Ant. pp. 207, 216), where, according to the Notitia Imperii (
Suissatium a town of the Caristi in Hispania Tarraconensis. The Geogr. Rav. (4.45) calls it Seustatiu
Sulci Sulci (Σολκοί, Steph. B. sub voce Ptol.; Σοῦλχοι, Strab.; Σύλκοι, Paus.: Eth. Sulcitanus:
Sulia SULENA (Σουλία, Σουλήνα, Stadiasm. § § 324, 325), a promontory of Crete, 65 stadia from Ma
Sulis in Gallia, is placed in the Table on a route from Dartoritum, which is Dariorigum [DARIORI
Sulmo an ancient city of Latium, mentioned only by Pliny (3.5. s. 9) among those which were exti
Sulmo a city of the Peligni, situated in the valley of the Gizio, in a spacious basin formed by
Sumatia (Σουματία, Paus. 8.3.4; Steph. B. sub voce Σουμητία, Paus. 8.36.7; Σουμάτειον, Paus. 8.27.
Summontorium a place in Vindelicia (It. Ant. p. 277), where, according to the Notitia Imperii, the comm
Summus Pyrenaeus Pyrenaeus One of the passes of this name mentioned in the Antonine Itin. and the Table was
Sunici Sunici Tacitus (Tac. Hist. 4.66) mentions the Sunici in the history of the war with Civili
Sunium the name of a promontory and demus on the southern coast of Attica. The promontory, which
Sunonensis Lacus Lacus a lake in Bithynia, between the Ascania Lacus and the river Sangarius. (Amm. Marc. x
Superaequum or SUPEREQUUM (Eth. Superaequanus: Castel Vecchio Subequo), a town of the Peligni, one of
Suppara a place on the western coast of Hindostan, at no great distance from Barygaza or Beroach.
Sura a city of Syria, situated on the Euphrates, in the district of Palmyrene, long. 72° 40′, l
Sura a branch of the Mosella in Gallia. Ausonius (Mosella, 5.354):-- Namque et Pronacae Nemesae
Surasenae an Indian nation, noticed by Arrian, who appear to have dwelt along the banks of the Jumna
Surdaones Surdaones a people of Hispania Tarraconensis, seated near Ilerda, and probably belonging t
Surium a place in Colchis, at the mouth of the Surius. (Plin. Nat. 6.4. s. 4.) There is still at
Surius a small tributary river of the Phasis in Colchis. (Plin. Nat. 6.4. s. 4.) According to the
Surrentum a city on the coast of Campania, on the southern side of the beautiful gulf called the Cra
Susa the chief city of the province of Susiana, on the eastern bank…
Susiana an extensive province in the southern part of Asia, consisting in great measure…
Susudata a place in the southeast of Germany, probably in the country inhabited by the Silingae, at
Sutrium a city of Etruria, situated in the southern part of that country, 32 miles from Rome, on t
Suzaei Suzaei (Eth. Σουζαῖοι), a tribe of ancient Persis, noticed by Ptolemy (6.4.3). Lassen cons
Syagros Promontorium Promontorium (Σύαγρος ἄκρα), a promontory of the S. coast of Arabia, at the eastern extrem
Sybaris a celebrated city of Magna Graecia, situated on the W. shore of the Tarentine gulf, but a
Sybrita a town of Crete, 8 M. P.…
Sycamina a city of Palestine, placed by Strabo between Acre (Ἄκη) and Caesareia Palaestinae (Στράτω
Syce a town of Cilicia, which according to the Ravenna Geographer, who calls it Sycae (1.17), w
Syceon a town of Galatia, situated at the point where the river Siberis flowed into the Sangarius
Sycurium a town of Thessaly in the district Pelasgiotis, at the foot of Mt. Ossa, which Leake ident
Syebi Montes Montes (τὰ Σύηθα ὄρη, Ptol. 6.14.8), a mountain chain in Scythia, running from the Tapuri
Syedra a coast-town in the west of Cilicia, between Coracesium and Selinus (Strab. xiv. p.669, wh
Syene the modern Assouan, was…
Syllium a fortified town of Pamphylia, situated on a lofty height between Aspendus and Side, and b
Symaethus one of the most considerable rivers of Sicily, which rises in the chain of Mons Nebrodes,
Symbolon Portus Portus (Συμθόλων λιμήν, Ptol. 3.6.2; Συμβύλου λιμήν, Arrian, Per. Pont. Eux. p. 20), a har
Symbolum a place in the Thracian district of Edonis, in the neighbourhood of Philippi. (Comp, Leake
Symbra a small town in Babylonia mentioned by Zosimus (3.27). It is probably the same as that cal
Syme an island off the coast of Caria, to the west of Cape Cynossema, between the Cnidian penin
Synnada a town of Phrygia Salutaris, at the extremity of a plain about 60 stadia in length, and co
Synnaus a town in Phrygia Pacatiana, not far from the sources of the Macestus, probably on the sit
Synodium a town of Dalmatia, situated in a deep gorge between two hills, where Gabinius was defeate
Syracusae (Συρακοῦσαι, Συράκουσα: Eth. Συρακούσιος, Eth. Syracusanus, Steph. B. sub voce but Thucydi
Syrastre a district of ancient India, near and about the mouths of the Indus. There. can be no doub
Syrgis a considerable river of European Sarmatia, which flowed from the country of the Thyssageta
Syria the classical name for the country whose ancient native appellation was Aram, its modern E
Syriae Portae Portae (Συρίαι πύλαι), a pass between Mount Amanus and the coast of the bay of Issus, whic
Syrias a headland in the Euxine, on the coast of Paphlagonia, which, to distinguish it from, the
Syrnola a town in the north-western part of Thrace, between Philippopolis and Parembole. [J.R] SYR
Syros or SYRUS (Σῦρος, also Συρίη, Hom. Od. 15.403, and Σύρα, D. L. 1.115; Hesych.; Suid.: Eth.
SYRTICA REGIO or SYRTES REGIO or SYRTES. SYRTICA REGIO (ἡ Συρτική, Ptol. 4.3), a tract on the coast of N. Africa,
Syrtis Major Major and MINOR (Σύρτις μεγάλη καὶ μικρά, Ptol. 4.3), two broad and deep gulfs in the Liby