Larisa

/ ˈlarisa; ləˈrɪsə /

noun

a city in E Greece, in E Thessaly: fortified by Justinian; annexed to Greece in 1881. Pop: 130 000 (2005 est)

Larisa Oleynik What you know her from: This Mad Men sighting was very exciting for millennials.

Romans were encamped near Thebes, started with his whole force from Larisa in the direction of Pherae.

These ineffectual efforts induced the ephors to send a despatch bidding Thibron give up Larisa and march upon Caria.

Larissa, written Larisa on ancient coins and inscriptions, is near the site of the Homeric Argissa.

At Larisa Phriconis Piasus is said to receive great honours.

By a dash for the station we secured the first train, and reached Larisa at about ten oclock.

April 18, 2024petrichor

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