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Olurus

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Olurus or Olouros (Ancient Greek: Ὄλουρος) was a town of ancient Achaea, dependent upon Pellene. It is cited by numerous ancient authors, including Xenophon,[1] Pliny the Elder,[2] Pomponius Mela,[3] and Stephanus of Byzantium.[4]

Its site is unlocated.[5]

References

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  1. ^ Xenophon. Hellenica. Vol. 7.14. 17, 18.
  2. ^ Pliny. Naturalis Historia. Vol. 4.6.
  3. ^ Pomponius Mela. De situ orbis. Vol. 3.3.
  4. ^ Stephanus of Byzantium. Ethnica. Vol. s.v.
  5. ^ Richard Talbert, ed. (2000). Barrington Atlas of the Greek and Roman World. Princeton University Press. p. 58, and directory notes accompanying. ISBN 978-0-691-03169-9.

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