Elis

[ ee-lis ]

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an ancient country in W Greece, in the Peloponnesus: site of the ancient Olympic Games.
the capital of this country.

Elis

/ ˈiːlɪs /

an ancient city-state of SW Greece, in the NW Peloponnese: site of the ancient Olympic games

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Xenophon also attests to the love between young men being prevalent in places like Thebes and Elis.

But when they reached Elis they were confronted by an unexpected opponent.

Salmoneus of Elis was punished for having presumptuously claimed divine honours.

As he spoke, Elis mother noticed that he carried surveying instruments, and his clothing was weather-stained and worn.

Yes, you must come in and share our supper, and stop with us in the cabin as long as you like, Elis mother added.

Nestor's kingdom is on the western side of the Peloponnesos, to the south of Elis.

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