Cynosura or Kynosoura ( Ancient Greek: Κυνόσουρα) was a settlement that existed before the Dorian conquest. It was united with three other such settlements ( Pitane, Limnae, and Mesoa) by a common sacrifice to Artemis, [1] and eventually coalesced into ancient Sparta. It is probable that Cynosura was in the southwest part of the city. [2]
Its site is unlocated. [3]
This article incorporates text from a publication now in the public domain: Smith, William, ed. (1854–1857). "Sparta". Dictionary of Greek and Roman Geography. London: John Murray.
Cynosura or Kynosoura ( Ancient Greek: Κυνόσουρα) was a settlement that existed before the Dorian conquest. It was united with three other such settlements ( Pitane, Limnae, and Mesoa) by a common sacrifice to Artemis, [1] and eventually coalesced into ancient Sparta. It is probable that Cynosura was in the southwest part of the city. [2]
Its site is unlocated. [3]
This article incorporates text from a publication now in the public domain: Smith, William, ed. (1854–1857). "Sparta". Dictionary of Greek and Roman Geography. London: John Murray.