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Oncae or Onkai (Ancient Greek: Ὄγκαι) was a small town in ancient Arcadia. Its name came from Oncus, a son of Apollo. William Smith suggests that the town may be the same as Onceium.

References

  1. Tzetzes, ad Lycophr. 1225; Etym. M. p. 613; Phavorin. s.v.
  2. Public Domain Smith, William, ed. (1854–1857). "Onceium". Dictionary of Greek and Roman Geography. London: John Murray.


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