Phasis

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An ancient river and town in western Georgia where the river meets the sea

proper noun

Literature

: Fasis

Legends say Jason and the Argonauts sailed the Phasis during their quest for the Golden Fleece.

Examples

The city at the mouth of the Phasis was a key port in the region of Colchis.
The ancient river Phasis flows into the Black Sea.
Ancient Greek explorers traveled up the Phasis in search of new trade routes.
In Greek mythology, Phasis was associated with the Argonauts.
The ancient city of Colchis was located near the river Phasis, an important site in Greek mythology.
Many historians reference the Phasis when discussing the trade routes of ancient Georgia.
The river Phasis flows into the Black Sea, connecting the land of the Colchians to maritime routes.

Surface Forms

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Etymology

Phasis was the old Greek name for a river and the town at its mouth in what is now western Georgia, and the river today is called Rioni. A helpful way to remember it is to think of Phasis as a 'river of stories' because ancient writers and legends like Jason and the Argonauts made it famous, so the name points to that particular place now.