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Elaea (island)

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Elaea /ɪˈliːə/ (Greek: Ελαία Elaíā) was mentioned by Pliny (Natural History, v.32) as the ancient name of an island in the Propontis (Sea of Marmara), in Bithynia. It was one of the Demonisi group (Princes' Islands), but it is not certain which of the several small islands Pliny referred to.

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


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