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Community in Greece
question marks, boxes, or other symbols. Messene (Greek: Μεσσήνη 𐀕𐀼𐀙 Messini), officially Ancient Messene, is a local community within the regional
Messene
In Greek mythology, Messene (/mɪˈsiːni/; Ancient Greek: Μεσσήνη, romanized: Messēnē) was the daughter of Triopas, king of Argos (or, alternately, daughter
Messene_(mythology)
Topics referred to by the same term
Messene is an ancient town in Messenia, Greece. Messene may also mean: Messini, a modern town in Messenia, Greece Messina, a city in Sicily named after
Messene_(disambiguation)
1940 poem by F. L. Lucas
Lucas's Messene Redeemed (1940) is a verse drama or long poem (some 900 lines), based on Pausanias, about the struggle for independence of ancient Messene against
Messene_Redeemed
1st-century AD Greek philosopher
Aristocles of Messene (/əˈrɪstəˌkliːz/; Ancient Greek: Ἀριστοκλῆς ὁ Μεσσήνιος), in Sicily, was a Peripatetic philosopher, who probably lived in the 1st
Aristocles_of_Messene
Region of Ancient Greece
by the Greeks of the Classical period to have been 'Pelasgians', with Messene being associated with the Pylos' Further province, attested as pe-ra3-ko-ra-i-ja
Messenia_(ancient_region)
Roman statue of Hermes
The Hermes of Messene (Ancient Greek: Ἑρμῆς τῆς Μεσσήνης) is a large ancient Roman statue of the god Hermes, the Greek god of trade, commerce and messenger
Hermes_of_Messene
Messenian prince and argonaut in Greek mythology
Lynceus took the cattle with them to Messene. The Dioscuri however, feeling cheated out, marched against Messene, and took the cattle back. As they lay
Idas_(son_of_Aphareus)
In Greek mythology, Leucippus (Ancient Greek: Λεύκιππος, romanized: Leúkippos, lit. 'white horse') was a Messenian prince. The Boeotian town of Leuctra
Leucippus_(son_of_Perieres)
3rd-century BC Greek poet
Alcaeus of Messene (/ælˈsiːəs/; Greek: Ἀλκαῖος ὁ Μεσσήνιος) was an ancient Greek poet, who flourished between 219 and 196 BC. Twenty-two of his short
Alcaeus_of_Messene
Lynceus (/ˈlɪnsiːəs, -sjuːs/; Ancient Greek: Λυγκεύς, romanized: Lunkeús, lit. 'lynx-like') is in Greek mythology a Messenian prince and one of the Argonauts
Lynceus_(son_of_Aphareus)
Ancient Greek goddess of childbirth
Ἐλυσία (Elysia, Ancient Greek pronunciation: [e.ly'si.a]) in Laconia and Messene, and Ἐλευθώ (Eleuthō) in literature) was the Greek goddess of childbirth
Eileithyia
Regional unit in Greece
important archaeological sites, such as the Palace of Nestor, Ancient Messene, and the Venetian castles of Pylos, Koroni, Methoni and Kalamata, as well
Messenia
Daughter of Leucippus, mythical figure honored at Sparta
In Greek mythology, Phoebe (/ˈfiːbi/ FEE-bee; Ancient Greek: Φοίβη, romanized: Phoíbē, associated with φοῖβος phoîbos, "shining") was a Messenian princess
Phoebe (daughter of Leucippus)
Phoebe_(daughter_of_Leucippus)
Comune in Sicily, Italy
early 5th century BC Anaxilas of Rhegium renamed it Messene (Μεσσήνη) in honour of the Greek city Messene (See also List of traditional Greek place names)
Messina
In Greek mythology, Aphareus (Ancient Greek: Ἀφαρεύς) was a Messenian king. Aphareus was the son of Gorgophone and Perieres and brother of Leucippus. He
Aphareus_(son_of_Perieres)
4th-century BC battle in Sicily
The Battle of Messene took place in 397 BC in Sicily. Carthage, in retaliation for the attack on Motya by Dionysius, had sent an army under Himilco, to
Battle_of_Messene
4th-century BC Greek philosopher and geographer
History of literature, music, art and culture. Fasc. 9 Dikaiarchos of Messene No. 1400. Leiden; Boston: Brill, 2018. ISBN 9789004357419 Wehrli, F., Dikaiarchos
Dicaearchus
Voice type Premiere cast, 1734 Polifonte, tyrant of Messene tenor Francesco Tolve Merope, queen of Messene, widow of Cresfonte contralto Lucia Facchinelli
Merope_(Giacomelli)
mythology, Perieres (Ancient Greek: Περιήρης) was the 'overbold' king of Messene, an ancient polis in southern Peloponnese. Perieres's parentage and offspring
Perieres_(king_of_Messenia)
Ancient Greek philosopher
did not specify whether he came from the Peloponnesian or the Sicilian Messene, which was an ancient Greek colony. Other ancient testimonies placed his
Euhemerus
Ancient Greek general
/ˌfɪləˈpiːmən/ (Greek: Φιλοποίμην Philopoímēn; 253 BC, Megalopolis – 183 BC, Messene) was a skilled Greek general and statesman, who was Achaean strategos on
Philopoemen
Municipality in Greece
with its ancient namesake, Messene, located 15 kilometres (9.3 miles) to the north in the shadow of Mount Ithome. Ancient Messene is an equally large but
Messini
Species of butterfly
numata euphone C. & R. Felder, 1862 (Colombia, Ecuador) Heliconius numata messene C. & R. Felder, 1862 (Colombia) Heliconius numata bicoloratus Butler, 1873
Heliconius_numata
ISBN 978-0-88864-253-0. Winiarczyk, Marek (30 April 2013). The "Sacred History" of Euhemerus of Messene. Walter de Gruyter. ISBN 978-3-11-029488-0.
List_of_ancient_Greek_tyrants
List of sieges by a historical figure
282. ISBN 978-0-19-883604-9. OCLC 1128431578. Dunn, Charlotte (2018). "Messene Besieged: A Note on Two (?) Engagements in the Peloponnese". Acta Classica
List of sieges conducted by Demetrius I Poliorcetes
List_of_sieges_conducted_by_Demetrius_I_Poliorcetes
October 2020. Retrieved 31 December 2020. "Archaeological site of Ancient Messene". UNESCO World Heritage Centre. Archived from the original on 3 January
List of World Heritage Sites in Greece
List_of_World_Heritage_Sites_in_Greece
Type of classical sculpture
Herma with the head of Herakles (Hermherakles). Museum of Ancient Messene, Greece
Herm_(sculpture)
Statue of the Greek god Helios
(critical summary by Brunilde Ridgway). Jones, Kenneth R. (2014). "Alcaeus of Messene, Philip V and the Colossus of Rhodes: A re-examination of Anth. Pal. 6
Colossus_of_Rhodes
Ruler of Pharos, king of part of Illyria
encouraged him to clash with Rome. Demetrius remained there until his death at Messene in 214 BC while attempting to take the city. Demetrius was born into a
Demetrius_of_Pharos
Period of ancient Greece (510 to 323 BC)
reconstruction of the city of Messene thanks to an invasion of Laconia that also allowed him to liberate the helots and give them Messene as a capital. He decided
Classical_Greece
Spartan free non-citizens
Aulon: the city was lost by Sparta after Epaminondas's foundation of Messene in 369. Kardamyli: It was lost by Sparta in 338 after Philip II's campaign
Perioeci
Mountain in Messenia, Greece
20 kilometres (12 miles) north of Messini, modern namesake of ancient Messene, nestled under the cliffs of Mount Ithome. From the top the whole valley
Ithome
King of Sparta from 338 to 331 BC
that belonged to Sparta to its neighbours and enemies: Denthaliates to Messene, Aygitis and Belminatis to Megalopolis, Skiritis to Tegea, and Thyreatis
Agis_III
Ionian revolt crushed 493 Zancle is settled by Samian refugees and renamed Messene 493 Zancle is conquered by Rhegion 492 Kamarina (now rebuilt) and Ergezio [it]
Timeline_of_ancient_Greece
Places in folklore where the supernatural can happen
associated with Hermes. It was used to mark boundaries and crossroads in ancient Greece, and thought to ward off evil. Museum of Ancient Messene, Greece.
Crossroads_(folklore)
Character in Greek mythology
fifth and final attack on Mycenae in the Peloponnesus. He became king of Messene. Cresphontes and his brothers complained to the oracle that its instructions
Cresphontes
Traditional peninsular region in Greece
Acropolis (medieval acropolis and fortress located within the modern city) Messene (ancient city) Methoni (medieval seaside fortress and city walls) Mystras‡
Peloponnese
Cretan double-bladed axe
Labryades, servants of the double axe. In the Roman era at Patrai and Messene, a goddess Laphria was worshipped, commonly identified with Artemis. Her
Labrys
woman named Messene, daughter of King Triopas, of Argos. After his father's death, his brother Myles inherited the throne of Laconia. Messene, not wanting
Polycaon
Son of Asclepius in Greek mythology
Daniel (2004). "Aristomenes in and out of the underworld". Aristomenes of Messene: Legends of Sparta's Nemesis. Classical Press of Wales. p. 77. ISBN 9781914535017
Aratus_(mythology)
Argus ✓ Argus and Ismene ✓ Triopas ✓ Siblings Agenor ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ Pelasgus ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ Argus Panoptes ✓ Messene ✓ Wife Leucane ✓ Children Io ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ Arestor ✓
Iasus_(king_of_Argos)
Ancient Greek mythological epithet
that once the Spartan army was away from the city attacking Messene, part of the Messene army launched a counterattack against Sparta that was thwarted
Aphrodite_Areia
Topics referred to by the same term
(physician) (fl. 1st century) physician of Ancient Greece Aristocles of Messene (fl. 2nd century), Peripatetic philosopher Aristocles Of Lampsacus, stoic
Aristocles
Megalopoli) Neda (near Giannitsochori) Peristeri (in Kalo Nero) Pamisos (near Messene) Nedonas (in Kalamata) Eurotas (in Elos) Oenus (in Sparti) Rivers in this
List_of_rivers_of_Greece
Greek goddess of spring and the queen of the underworld
It seems that the mysteries were related to the mysteries of Andania in Messene. Boeotia Thebes: purportedly granted to her by Zeus in return for a favor
Persephone
Theban general and statesman (419/411–362 BC)
Epaminondas freed the helots of Messenia, and rebuilt the ancient city of Messene on Mount Ithome, with fortifications that were among the strongest in Greece
Epaminondas
City in Boeotia, Greece
much of Thebes's wall. Major contributions were sent from Megalopolis, Messene, and as far away as Sicily and Italy. Despite the restoration, Thebes never
Thebes,_Greece
Ancient Greek sculptor
ancient Greek sculptor of the Hellenistic period from Messene, known for his many acroliths found in Messene, Megalopolis, Aegium, Lycosura and other cities
Damophon
Sea coast of Bulgaria Nesebar Menebria, Mesimvria (Μεσήμβρια), Mesimvria Messene southern Greece Metapontum Lucania, southern Italy abandoned Metapontium
List_of_ancient_Greek_cities
Phoenician city-state
leading an expedition that not only reclaimed Motya, but also captured Messene (present-day Messina). Within a year, the Carthaginians were besieging
Ancient_Carthage
Divine hero in Greek mythology
Herculaneum Winiarczyk, Marek (2013). The "Sacred History" of Euhemerus of Messene. Walter de Gruyter. p. 30. ISBN 978-3110278880. Burkert 1985, p. 208. Burkert
Heracles
Indian Territory east of the Rocky Mountains, as well as Titular Bishop of Messene, by Pope Pius IX. As required of Jesuit priests, he initially declined
John_Baptist_Miège
Mythical son of Asclepius in Greek mythology
Marble torso from the Asclepieion at the Ancient Messene
Podalirius
Meeuwen-Gruitrode Miëve-Roj Menen Mêenn, Mêende Menin Mesen Mêesn Messines Messène Meulebeke Mullebeke Moorslede Môoslee, Môorslee Nieuwerkerken Noërekirke
Names of Belgian places in other languages
Names_of_Belgian_places_in_other_languages
4th-century BC Cyrenaic philosopher
Theodorus the Atheist as one of his students. According to Aristocles of Messene, as quoted by Eusebius, he may have formalized the principles of Cyrenaic
Aristippus_the_Younger
Ancient Greek myth
the polymath Aristotle. Elsewhere, royal families in Macedonia, Argos, Messene, Lydia and Corinth were considered to be descendants of the Herakleidai
Return_of_the_Herakleidai
City in Argolis, Greece
civic violence throughout the 4th century BC. In the 350s BC, Argos joined Messene and Megalopolis in resisting renewed Spartan aggression, particularly during
Argos,_Peloponnese
Tribe of Anatolia
Phlyus named Kaukon who taught the Eleusinian Mysteries to a royal queen Messene. His name was Kaukon, a teacher of religious rites.[citation needed] Their
Caucones
Mythical Greek healer hero
Marble torso probably representing the son of Asclepius, Machaon. 2nd century B.C. Ancient Messene museum.
Machaon_(mythology)
Athenian comic playwright (c. 342/341 – c. 290 BC)
third) Adelphoi ("The Brothers") Anatithemene, or Messenia ("The Woman From Messene") Andria ("The Woman From Andros") Androgynos ("Hermaphrodite"), or Kres
Menander
Ancient town of Messenia
BCE). After the capture of Messene by the Achaeans in 182 BCE, Pharae, Abia, and Thuria separated themselves from Messene, and became each a distinct
Pharae_(Messenia)
Greek mythological character
of Arestor and father again of Pelasgus, Iasus, Agenor and a daughter Messene. In the latter case, among these children, the eldest were the twins Pelasgus
Triopas_of_Argos
Greek archaeologist (1936–2023)
sites, including extensive excavations and restoration works at ancient Messene. Petros Themelis was born in Thessaloniki, the son of philologist and surrealist
Petros_Themelis
Son of Evadne in Greek mythology
their tomb existed in Sparta; they are also known to have been present in Messene and Mantinea. In the sixth Olympian Ode by the 5th-century BC poet Pindar
Iamus
Different names for European cities in neighbouring languages
German*) Mesen Mêesn (West Flemish*), Meês'n (Zeelandic*), Mesen (Dutch*), Messene (Walloon*), Messina (Latin), Messines (archaic English*, French*, Occitan*)
Names of European cities in different languages (M)
Names_of_European_cities_in_different_languages_(M)
War in 146 BC between Rome and the Achaean League
the question over the nature of the influence of Rome. The withdrawal of Messene from the Achaean League and further disputes with Sparta over the nature
Achaean_War
Olympia Krestena Zacharo Kyparissia Filiatra Gargalianoi Nestoras Pylos Messene Kalamata Sparta Tripoli Nafplio Argos Corinth Megara Eleusis Athens "Olympic
1976 Summer Olympics torch relay
1976_Summer_Olympics_torch_relay
towards Jason and Medea Cres, an early Cretan king Cresphontes, a king of Messene and descendant of Heracles Cretheus, founder-king of Iolcus Criasus, a
List of mortals in Greek mythology
List_of_mortals_in_Greek_mythology
Ancient Greek goddess
infants to the temple of Korythalia during the Tithenedia festival. At Messene, a festival of Artemis Limnatis ('of the lake') was celebrated with cymbals
Artemis
Magistrates in ancient Sparta
five ephors from an early date. It was a foundation of Thera. Messene (Peloponnese): Messene took its independence from Sparta in 370/69, but retained some
Ephor
Municipal unit in Greece
upon the sea-shore. This was probably constructed on the restoration of Messene by Epaminondas; for it was necessary to provide the capital of the new
Kyparissia
Defunct Greek railway infrastructure company
the southern side. The line was opened in 1892 and linked Kalamata with Messene where a station building and a freight yard were built. It was closed in
Hellenic Railways Organisation
Hellenic_Railways_Organisation
Community in Greece
the seat of the Ithomi municipality. Located near the ancient city of Messene, it lies 18 km NW of Kalamata, and about 177 km SW of Athens. "Αποτελέσματα
Valyra
Part of the Greek War of Independence (1828 to 1833)
archaeological expedition travelled through Navarino (Pylos), Methoni, Koroni, Messene and Olympia (described in the publication's first volume); Bassae, Megalopolis
Morea_expedition
Ancient Greek goddess and mother of the gods
and in other places, such as a statue of Parian marble by Damophon in Messene. The scene in which Rhea gave Chronos a stone in the place of Zeus after
Rhea_(mythology)
Classical Greek term for pre-Greeks
apparent Indo-European etymology include Athēnai (Athens), Mykēnai (Mycene), Messēnē, Kyllēnē (Cyllene), Cyrene, Mytilene, etc. (note the common -ēnai/ēnē ending);
Pelasgians
Italian Roman Catholic cardinal
for Roman hospitals. On 27 June 1956, he was appointed Titular Bishop of Messene by Pope Pius XII. Angelini received his episcopal consecration on 29 July
Fiorenzo_Angelini
Arcadia Gate of Messene.
Siegecraft_in_Ancient_Greece
War between Messenia and Sparta
the capital, Stenykleros ("rough acres," location unknown, perhaps under Messene), from all of Messenia. They were addressed by the king, Euphaes. He encouraged
First_Messenian_War
Remarkable constructions of classical antiquity
Moralia, De sollertia animalium 35. Description of Greece 4.31.5 “Round Messene is a wall, the whole circuit of which is built of stone, with towers and
Seven Wonders of the Ancient World
Seven_Wonders_of_the_Ancient_World
Pre-Socratic Greek philosopher (c.490–c.420 BC)
rhetorical contests in the Olympic games. Eusebius quoting Aristocles of Messene says that Protagoras was a member of a line of philosophy that began with
Protagoras
Supernatural being
LORD." Winiarczyk, Marek (2013). The "Sacred History" of Euhemerus of Messene. Translated by Zbirohowski-Kościa, Witold. Berlin: Walther de Gruyter.
Deity
Assembly building of Ancient Greece
Bulgaria) – Bouleuterion of Philippopolis Priene (Güllübahçe Turun, Turkey) Messene (Messini, Greece) Termessos (Güllük Dağı, Turkey) Troy (Hisarlik, Turkey)
Bouleuterion
Fictional island
"The sources of the socio-economic description". The "Sacred History" of Euhemerus of Messene. Berlin/Boston: De Gruyter. p. 85. ISBN 978-3-11-027888-0.
Panchaia_(island)
Confederation of ancient Greek city-states (280–146 BC)
ancient regions of Sparta, Elis and Messenia. Later Hypana in Elis, Corone, Messene, Sparta and Pagae in Attica were joined by conquest. In 223 BC, Megara
Achaean_League
Municipal unit in Greece
visited in the second century. It was situated on the road leading from Messene to Megalopolis. The Homeric Oechalia is identified by Strabo with Andania
Andania
Greek Pre-Socratic philosopher (c.570–c.478 BC)
Pyrrho), but who is forgivably close to it. Eusebius quoting Aristocles of Messene says that Xenophanes was the founder of a line of philosophy that culminated
Xenophanes
Calendar year
he poisons himself in the village of Libyssa in Bithynia. The town of Messene rebels against the Achaean League. When the Achaean League's general, Philopoemen
183_BC
and some have Greek or Etruscan names. Maleventum → Beneventum → Benevento Ζάγκλη Zankle (Zancle Dankle) → Μεσσήνη Messene → Μεσσάνα Messana → Messina
List of renamed municipalities in Italy
List_of_renamed_municipalities_in_Italy
Ancient Greek sport
short of the required at least three times (Martin, 50). Leontiskos of Messene was also a noted champion. He was not known for his good wrestling skills
Greek_wrestling
Graphic novel
the three survivors decide to run and attempt to reach the free city of Messene. In the city of Sparta, Kleomenes II, one of Sparta's two kings, watches
Three_(comics)
Town in ancient Arcadia
roads led into the Heraeatis, one from Megalopolis, and the other from Messene and Phigalia, which joined the former close to the town. There was a bridge
Heraea_(Arcadia)
1968 science fiction novel by Samuel R. Delany
share names with two of the Argonauts, the brothers Idas and Lynceus of Messene. Katin notes the story's "archetypal patterns" at the close of the story
Nova_(novel)
Portuguese rabbi
and in Venice (1542). While at Larta he wrote to the wealthy Jew Isaiah Messene, asking his aid; and this letter was copied by Joseph David Sinzheim, and
David_ben_Solomon_ibn_Yahya
Greek poet (born 1951)
Giorgos Markopoulos Born 1951 (age 74–75) Messene, Greece Occupation poet Nationality Greek Period 1968–
Giorgos_Markopoulos
Horse race in Ireland
Empress 1961: Icy Look 1962: Tropic Star 1963: Hibernia 1964: Ancasta 1965: Messene 1966: Black Gold 1967: Iskereen 1968: Rimark 1969: Borana 1970: Place d'Etoile
Pretty_Polly_Stakes
Former Abbey
réunies sous la direction de Michel Parisse et Pierre Heili. Éditions Messene, Paris, 1998. Joseph Delmelle, Abbayes et béguinages de Belgique, Rossel
Nivelles_Abbey
Site of imperial cult in ancient Roman religion
depicting scenes that merged Greco-Roman mythology with imperial propaganda. Messene Sebasteion Temple of Augustus and Rome, Athens Acropolis Since the 18th
Augusteum
Joining of Ancient Greek villages into poleis
power, such as the synoecism of Messenia into the newly built city of Messene. Additionally, synoecism may be the result of less active forces which
Synoecism
MESSENE
MESSENE
MESSENE
MESSENE
Girl/Female
Hindu, Indian
Covered; Flowing Down; Another Name for Ganga
Boy/Male
Japanese
Bright.
Girl/Female
Indian, Telugu
Goddess Lakshmi; Bhaanu - Sun
Boy/Male
Indian, Sanskrit
Shining; Sacred; Illuminating
Girl/Female
Arabic, Indian, Irish, Muslim, Tamil
Rainy Cloud
Surname or Lastname
English
English : from Middle English schock, ‘shock’, ‘group of sheaves (of grain)’, either a metonymic occupational name for someone who arranged sheaves in a shock, or a descriptive nickname for someone whose hair stood up on end, thus resembling a shock of sheaves.Americanized spelling of German Schock.
Boy/Male
Indian, Tamil
King of Beauty
Boy/Male
Indian, Punjabi, Sikh
Humble and Brave
Surname or Lastname
English
English : variant of Moores.Dutch : from the personal name Maurits (see Morris).
Boy/Male
American, Australian, British, English
Badger
MESSENE
MESSENE
MESSENE
MESSENE
MESSENE