ΤΥΠΟΣ ΛΗΜΜΑΤΟΣ
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Ancient Thisbe stood in the area of the modern village of Thisve, until recently called Kakosi, in north-western Boeotia. This area appears to have been inhabited as early as c. 2000 BC, and there is evidence suggesting the existence of an important Mycenaean settlement. It is already mentioned in Homer as one of the Boeotian cities participating in the Trojan War. In historic times, Thisbe was a prosperous city. Its acropolis, perched on a steep cliff, was of great antiquity and Hercules, Dionysus and Hermes were worshipped there. During the Classical period and until 338 BC, Thisbe belonged to the domain of Thespiae. It was protected by a strong defensive wall. In the 3rd Macedonian War, Thisbe sided with the Macedonians, but it was forced to open its gates to Flaminius in 170 BC. |
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