Marathusa

Marathusa or Marathousa (Μαραθούσα), also known as Moratusa or Moratousa,[1] was an inland city of ancient Crete, mentioned by Pliny the Elder[2] and Pomponius Mela.[3] It was probably located near Cydonia.[1]

Its site is unlocated.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 3 Talbert, Richard, ed. (2000). Barrington Atlas of the Greek and Roman World. Princeton University Press. p. 60. ISBN 978-0-691-03169-9, with accompanying Map-by-Map Directory.
  2. ↑ Pliny. Naturalis Historia. Book 4.12.
  3. ↑ Pomponius Mela. De situ orbis. Vol. 2.113.

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


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