Proper noun
Miletus
ancient Greek city on the west coast of Caria, Anatolia
According to Herodotus, Alyattes invaded Miletus annually to burn their crops over the course of several years. Source: Internet
Arctinus Miletus, "Aethiopis" After the burial, each claims Achilles' magical armor for himself as recognition for his heroic efforts. Source: Internet
A sacred precinct was set apart for his worship at Miletus in the province of Asia and two temples were erected for worship of him in Rome. Source: Internet
Attempting to save himself after a disastrous Persian-sponsored expedition in 499 BC, Aristagoras chose to declare Miletus a democracy. Source: Internet
Dicks holds that since Thales was a prominent figure in Greek history by the time of Eudemus but "nothing certain was known except that he lived in Miletus". Source: Internet
Diogenes Laërtius says "Leucippus was born at Elea, but some say at Abdera and others at Miletus," Diogenes Laërtius 9.30. Source: Internet