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Aeolia

Aeolia

9.9
An ancient coastal region in northwestern Turkey that included Lesbos
  • proper noun
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  • The ancient poets often mentioned Aeolia as a homeland of the legendary Aeolian Greeks.

Examples

  • Lesbos, once part of Aeolia, played a significant role in Greek history.

  • Archaeologists have discovered ruins of several ancient cities in Aeolia.

  • The ancient region of Aeolia was known for its rich culture.

  • Many cities were established in Aeolia around 1100 BC.

  • The ancient coastal region of Aeolia was known for its rich history and cultural influence.

  • Many Greek cities were established in Aeolia, particularly during the 1st millennium BC.

  • The inhabitants of Aeolia played a significant role in the development of early Greek civilization.

Synonyms

Aeolis
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9.9

An ancient region on the northwest coast of what is now Turkey that included Lesbos

is the alternative form used for the same ancient region

Surface Forms

Aeolia main

Etymology

Aeolia comes from the ancient Greek name for the people, the Aeolians, and from Aeolus, a Greek name that meant 'quick' or 'changeable' and later became the god of the winds. So, think of Aeolia as the windy, coastal homeland of the Aeolian Greeks, which is why the name refers to that old region on the northwest coast of Asia Minor.