1. Mytilene - Noun
2. Mytilene - Proper noun
an island of eastern Greece in the eastern Aegean Sea; in antiquity it was famous for lyric poetry
Source: WordNetAccording to Athenaeus, Sappho often praised Larichus for pouring wine in the town hall of Mytilene, an office held by boys of the best families. Source: Internet
An attempt by natives of Lesbos (also called "Mytilene" in Greece) in 2008 to reclaim the word to refer only to people from the island was unsuccessful in a Greek court. Source: Internet
In the Aegean, the Venetians tried to take Lesbos in the spring of 1464, and besieged the capital Mytilene for six weeks, until the arrival of an Ottoman fleet under Mahmud Pasha on 18 May forced them to withdraw. Source: Internet
Concerns have peaked over tensions on the Aegean islands following clashes between residents of Lesvos and migrants in Mytilene port which led to several injuries. Source: Internet
Sometime before 600 BC, Mytilene fought Athens for control of Sigeion and Alcaeus was old enough to participate in the fighting. Source: Internet
Police have set up roadblocks preventing refugees from leaving the area to go towards the main town, Mytilene, and the port. Source: Internet