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Hellesponto

also: Hellespont

The Hellespont (modern Dardanelles), the narrow strait between Europe and Asia connecting the Aegean to the Propontis; the standing northern frontier of the province of Asia (Verr. 2.1.63 of Lampsacus; Ad fam. 13.53 of Parium). Famous for Xerxes's bridge, the Trojan War, and Roman customs-collection.

Mentioned in 5 works (5 total)

Against Verres, Second Hearing, Book I speeches · 1 mention

§63 Hellespont

On the Agrarian Law, First Speech speeches · 1 mention

§3f Hellespont

On the Consular Provinces speeches · 1 mention

§4 Hellespont

Ad Familiares 13.53 letters · 1 mention

§2 Hellespont

On the Ends of Good and Evil philosophy · 1 mention

§112 Hellespont