Sestos

American  

[ses-tos] / ˈsɛs tɒs /

noun

1. an ancient Thracian town on the Hellespont opposite Abydos: Xerxes crossed the Hellespont here when he began his invasion of Greece.

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Sestos British  

/ ˈsɛstɒs /

noun

1. a ruined town in NW Turkey, at the narrowest point of the Dardanelles: N terminus of the bridge of boats built by Xerxes in 481 _bc for the crossing of his armies of invasion

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Sestos

He was to pass from Europe into Asia by crossing the Hellespont between Sestos and Abydos.

From Alexander the Great Makers of History by Abbott, Jacob

He expostulated with the Athenian admirals, but to no purpose, and urged them to retire to Sestos.

From Ancient States and Empires by Lord, John

Hero was a priestess of Venus, at Sestos, whom Leander met during one of the festivals held annually at the fane of the goddess, in honour of Adonis.

From Heathen Mythology by Various

Although the war against the Persians was virtually concluded by the capture of Sestos, an expedition was fitted out by Sparta, under Pausanias, the hero of Platæa, to prosecute hostilities on the shores of Asia.

From Ancient States and Empires by Lord, John

Sestos, the European fort, is also very strong seaward, but is commanded by a hill that rises behind it.

From Journal of a Visit to Constantinople and Some of the Greek Islands in the Spring and Summer of 1833 by Auldjo, John