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Samothrace is a Greek island in the northern Aegean Sea. It is a municipality within the Evros regional unit of Thrace. The island is 17 km (11 mi) long and is 178 km2 (69 sq mi) in size and has a population of 2,723 (2001 census). Its main industries are fishing and tourism | Samothrace is a Greek island in the northern Aegean Sea. It is a municipality within the Evros regional unit of Thrace. The island is 17 km (11 mi) long and is 178 km2 (69 sq mi) in size and has a population of 2,723 (2001 census). Its main industries are fishing and tourism | ||
Samotrace is mentioned obliquely in [[Jason and the Argonauts]] as the island of [[character::Elektra]]. She was the mountain nymph of Mount Saon on the island. She was loved by [[character::Zeus]] and bore him two sons, [[character::Dardanos]], ancestor of the Trojan royal family, and [[character::Iasion]], founder of the Samothrakian Mysteries. She was also entrusted with the fostering of [[character::Aphrodite]]'s illegitimate daughter [[character::Harmonia]]. | |||
It is said that the plains of [[place::Troy]] could be seen from the island | |||
It is referenced in the following articles | It is referenced in the following articles | ||
Latest revision as of 16:57, 22 January 2013
Coordinates:40° 29' 0.00" N, 25° 31' 0.00" E
Samothrace is a Greek island in the northern Aegean Sea. It is a municipality within the Evros regional unit of Thrace. The island is 17 km (11 mi) long and is 178 km2 (69 sq mi) in size and has a population of 2,723 (2001 census). Its main industries are fishing and tourism
Samotrace is mentioned obliquely in Jason and the Argonauts as the island of Elektra. She was the mountain nymph of Mount Saon on the island. She was loved by Zeus and bore him two sons, Dardanos, ancestor of the Trojan royal family, and Iasion, founder of the Samothrakian Mysteries. She was also entrusted with the fostering of Aphrodite's illegitimate daughter Harmonia.
It is said that the plains of Troy could be seen from the island
It is referenced in the following articles Imbros, Jason and the Argonauts, The Odyssey and the Argonauts
