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Metropolis (Amphilochia)

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Metropolis (Ancient Greek: Μητρόπολις) was a city in ancient Amphilochia, Greece, near to and probably northeast of Olpae. During the Peloponnesian War, the Spartan general Eurylochus camped here prior to the Battle of Olpae in which he was slain.

References

  1. Public Domain Smith, William, ed. (1854–1857). "Metropolis". Dictionary of Greek and Roman Geography. London: John Murray.
  2. Public Domain Smith, William, ed. (1854–1857). "Argos Amphilochicum". Dictionary of Greek and Roman Geography. London: John Murray.
  3. Thucydides 3.107.


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