Metropolis (Amphilochia)

Metropolis (Ancient Greek: Μητρόπολις) was a city in ancient Amphilochia, Greece, near to and probably northeast of Olpae.[1][2] During the Peloponnesian War, the Spartan general Eurylochus camped here prior to the Battle of Olpae in which he was slain.[3]

References
  1. Public Domain Smith, William, ed. (1854–1857). "Metropolis". Dictionary of Greek and Roman Geography. London: John Murray.
  2. Public Domain Smith, William, ed. (1854–1857). "Argos Amphilochicum". Dictionary of Greek and Roman Geography. London: John Murray.
  3. Thucydides 3.107.


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