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Achates

Achates

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An old name for a river in Sicily where agates were found
  • proper noun
  • Literature
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  • The Achates is now known as the Dirillo River in modern Sicily.

Examples

  • In ancient times, traders sought agate along the banks of the Achates.

  • The Achates river was known for its beautiful agate stones.

  • Legends about the Achates inspired many classical writers and poets.

  • Many ancient texts reference the Achates as a source of gemstones.

  • In ancient times, traders sought agate along the banks of the Achates.

  • The Achates is now known as the Dirillo River in modern Sicily.

  • Many ancient texts reference the Achates as a source of gemstones.

Surface Forms

Achates main

Etymology

Achates was also the old name of a river in Sicily, now called the Dirillo, which was famous as a place where people found many agate stones, and that is why the stone took the river's name.