Phikion

Phikion

Phikion (jetzt Phagás), Berg in Böotien, bei Onchestos am Südostufer des Kopaissees, 567 m hoch, der Schauplatz der Sphinxsage.


http://www.zeno.org/Meyers-1905. 1905–1909.

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