Delphinium or Delphinion (Ancient Greek: Δελφίνιον) was a town of ancient Chios located on the east side of the island, in a strong position, with harbours, and not far from the city of Chios.[1][2] In preparation for the Siege of Chios during the Peloponnesian War, the Athenian admiral, Strombichides, fortified Delphinium (412/1 BCE).[3]

Its site is located near modern Delfini.[4][5]

References

  1. ↑ Thucydides. History of the Peloponnesian War. Vol. 8.38.
  2. ↑ Xenophon. Hellenica. Vol. 1.5.15.
  3. ↑ Thucydides. History of the Peloponnesian War. Vol. 8.15, 16, 17, 30, 34, 38, 40, 55, 60, 61, 62, 79.
  4. ↑ Richard Talbert, ed. (2000). Barrington Atlas of the Greek and Roman World. Princeton University Press. p. 55, and directory notes accompanying.
  5. ↑ Lund University. Digital Atlas of the Roman Empire.

 This article incorporates text from a publication now in the public domain: Smith, William, ed. (1854–1857). "Hyle". Dictionary of Greek and Roman Geography. London: John Murray.

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