Propontis

The Propontis is the ancient name for what is now the Sea of Marmara, lying between the Black Sea and the Aegean.

Note: Propontis 2002

Along the southern coast of the Propontis were the Doliones and Pelasgians.

Ancient States and Empires John Lord 1852

The Greek geographer Strabo writes that "many are the achievements of this city, but the greatest are the number of its colonizations, for the Euxine Pontus [Black Sea] has been colonized everywhere by these people, as has the Propontis [Sea of Marmara] and several other regions."

'Aladdin's Lamp' 2009

There is a lofty island inside the Propontis, a short distance from the

The Argonautica 2008

Voyage from Lemnos by Samothrace to the Propontis: reception by the Doliones of Cyzicus (910 – 988). —

The Argonautica 2008

Voyage from Lemnos by Samothrace to the Propontis: reception by the Doliones of Cyzicus (910 – 988). —

The Argonautica 2008

Propontis, sometimes emerged from concealment, and skirted the open margin of the strait, while, at every turn, it seemed guided by the desire to select a choice and contrast of beauty.

Count Robert of Paris 2008

Of them would he learn the end of their voyage and the injunctions of Pelias; while they enquired about the cities of the people round and all the gulf of the wide Propontis; but further he could not tell them for all their desire to learn.

The Argonautica 2008

An extensive terrace, one of the numerous spaces which extend along the coast of the Propontis, was chosen for the site of the magnificent ceremony.

Count Robert of Paris 2008

Voyage from Lemnos by Samothrace to the Propontis: reception by the Doliones of Cyzicus (910 – 988). —

The Argonautica 2008