Word info

Miletus

Proper noun

Meaning

Miletus

ancient Greek city on the west coast of Caria, Anatolia

Source: en.wiktionary.org

Examples

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

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