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Eriston

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Eriston (Ancient Greek: Ἤριστον), or Eristus or Eristos (Ἠρίστῳς), was an ancient inland town on the island of Tenos.[1][2] It is mentioned in ancient inscriptions.[3]

Its site is unlocated, but may be the same as Come.[2][1]

References

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  1. ^ a b Public Domain Smith, William, ed. (1854–1857). "Tenos". Dictionary of Greek and Roman Geography. London: John Murray.
  2. ^ a b Richard Talbert, ed. (2000). Barrington Atlas of the Greek and Roman World. Princeton University Press. p. 60, and directory notes accompanying. ISBN 978-0-691-03169-9.
  3. ^ IG XII,5 946; August Böckh, Inscr. 2336, 2337.