Linus or Linos (Λῖνος), also Linum or Linon (Λίνον), was a town on the coast of
ancient Mysia, on the
Propontis, between
Priapus
In Greek mythology, Priapus (; grc, Πρίαπος, ) is a minor rustic fertility god, protector of livestock, fruit plants, gardens and male genitalia. Priapus is marked by his oversized, permanent erection, which gave rise to the medical term ...
and
Parium. It is noted by
Strabo
Strabo''Strabo'' (meaning "squinty", as in strabismus) was a term employed by the Romans for anyone whose eyes were distorted or deformed. The father of Pompey was called "Pompeius Strabo". A native of Sicily so clear-sighted that he could see ...
as the spot where the best snails were found.
Its site is located in
Asiatic Turkey.
References
Populated places in ancient Mysia
Former populated places in Turkey
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