36°28′41″N 23°08′41″E / 36.478°N 23.14464°E Side ( Ancient Greek: Σίδη) was a town on the eastern coast of ancient Laconia, a little north of the promontory Malea. It was said to have existed before the Dorian conquest, and to have derived its name from a daughter of Danaus. The inhabitants were removed by the Dorian conquerors to the neighbouring town of Boeae. [1] [2]
The location of Side is tentatively identified as near modern Velanidia. [3] [4]
This article incorporates text from a publication now in the public domain: Smith, William, ed. (1854–1857). "Side". Dictionary of Greek and Roman Geography. London: John Murray.
36°28′41″N 23°08′41″E / 36.478°N 23.14464°E Side ( Ancient Greek: Σίδη) was a town on the eastern coast of ancient Laconia, a little north of the promontory Malea. It was said to have existed before the Dorian conquest, and to have derived its name from a daughter of Danaus. The inhabitants were removed by the Dorian conquerors to the neighbouring town of Boeae. [1] [2]
The location of Side is tentatively identified as near modern Velanidia. [3] [4]
This article incorporates text from a publication now in the public domain: Smith, William, ed. (1854–1857). "Side". Dictionary of Greek and Roman Geography. London: John Murray.