Cressa (Paphlagonia)

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Cressa or Kressa (Ancient Greek: Κρῆσσα) was a city of ancient Paphlagonia. According to Greek mythology, it was founded by Meriones after the Trojan War. It was taken by Ziaelas of Bithynia.[1]

Its site is unlocated.[2]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Stephanus of Byzantium. Ethnica. Vol. s.v.
  2. ^ Richard Talbert, ed. (2000). Barrington Atlas of the Greek and Roman World. Princeton University Press. p. 86, and directory notes accompanying. ISBN 978-0-691-03169-9.

 This article incorporates text from a publication now in the public domainSmith, William, ed. (1854–1857). "Cressa". Dictionary of Greek and Roman Geography. London: John Murray.