1. Peloponnesus - Noun
2. Peloponnesus - Proper noun
the southern peninsula of Greece; dominated by Sparta until the 4th century BC
Source: WordNetAfter Salamis, the Peloponnesus, and by extension Greece as an entity, was safe from conquest; and the Persians suffered a major blow to their prestige and morale (as well as severe material losses). Source: Internet
After searching the entire Peloponnesus, Heracles found where it was said Cerberus was being held, went down into the cave, and brought up Cerberus, after which it was said: "Heracles descended through the cave into Hades and brought up Cerberus." Source: Internet
Holland, pp. 255 257 However, after the Tempe debacle, it was uncertain whether the Spartans would be willing to march out from the Peloponnesus again. Source: Internet
Hyllus and his brothers then invaded Peloponnesus, but after a year's stay were forced by a pestilence to quit. Source: Internet
Ionians had been expelled from the Peloponnesus by the Dorians and had sought refuge in Athens. Source: Internet
They represent a joint invasion of Peloponnesus by Aetolians and Dorians, the latter having been driven southward from their original northern home under pressure from the Thessalians. Source: Internet