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COLONIDES (city in Messenia)
Ancient Greek city of Messinia
- Kind of place
- City
- Region
- Messenia
- Where
- 36.84° N, 21.93° E
The settlement is situated on elevated ground near the sea. Pausanias 4.34.8 The founders established the town following a crested lark per an oracle. Pausanias 4.34.8
Described in the sources
The city is located adjacent to the city of Corone. Pausanias 4.34.8 The distance from Colonides to Asine is forty stades. Pausanias 4.34.12
Stories and history
Inhabitants claim their ancestors were Attic settlers led by Colaenus. Pausanias 4.34.8 The residents eventually adopted Dorian dialect and customs over time. Pausanias 4.34.8