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OLMONES (village in Boeotia)
Ancient Greek village of Boeotia
- Kind of place
- Village
- Region
- Boeotia
- Where
- 38.54° N, 23.10° E
The village was originally named Almones after Almus, the son of Sisyphus. Pausanias 9.34.10 Olmones is situated on the left side of Copae, about twelve stades away. Pausanias 9.24.3
Described in the sources
The village is located approximately seven stades from Hyettus. Pausanias 9.24.3
Stories and history
King Eteocles granted Almus a small portion of land to dwell in. Pausanias 9.34.10