Eilesium or Eilesion ( Ancient Greek: Εἰλέσιον) was a town of ancient Boeotia. It is mentioned by Homer in the Catalogue of Ships in the Iliad. [1] [2] Strabo says that its name indicates a marshy position. [3]
Its site is located near modern Asopia/Khlembotsari. [4] [5]
This article incorporates text from a publication now in the
public domain:
Smith, William, ed. (1854–1857). "Eilesium".
Dictionary of Greek and Roman Geography. London: John Murray.
38°18′08″N 23°30′15″E / 38.30214°N 23.504108°E
Eilesium or Eilesion ( Ancient Greek: Εἰλέσιον) was a town of ancient Boeotia. It is mentioned by Homer in the Catalogue of Ships in the Iliad. [1] [2] Strabo says that its name indicates a marshy position. [3]
Its site is located near modern Asopia/Khlembotsari. [4] [5]
This article incorporates text from a publication now in the
public domain:
Smith, William, ed. (1854–1857). "Eilesium".
Dictionary of Greek and Roman Geography. London: John Murray.
38°18′08″N 23°30′15″E / 38.30214°N 23.504108°E