Mytilene

[mit-l-ee-nee; Greek mee-tee-lee-nee]

noun

Also called Lesbos. a Greek island in the NE Aegean. 836 sq. mi. (2165 sq. km).

Also called Kastro. the capital of this island.

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Historical Examples of mytilene

In Lesbos near Mytilene there was a great estate of a great noble.
Essays on the Greek Romances
Elizabeth Hazelton Haight
He distinguished himself at the storming of Mytilene, and afterwards served in Cilicia.
Library of the World's Best Literature, Ancient and Modern, Vol. 7
Various
Thus Mytilene escaped destruction by a hair's-breadth, and Athens was saved from committing a great crime.
Stories from Thucydides
H. L. Havell
From here it is two days' journey to the island of Mytilene, and there are Jewish congregations in ten localities on the island.
The Itinerary of Benjamin of Tudela
Benjamin of Tudela
Let all things smile on Ageanax to Mytilene sailing, and may he come to a friendly haven.
Theocritus, Bion and Moschus
Theocritus

British Dictionary definitions for mytilene

Mytilene

noun

a port on the Greek island of Lesbos: Roman remains; Byzantine fortress. Pop: (municipality): 37 881 (2001)Modern Greek name: Mitilíni

a former name for Lesbos

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