Strymon

British  

/ ˈstraɪmən /

noun

1. transliteration of the Greek name for the Struma

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Example Sentences

"On the banks of the River Strymon," they replied, "near the confines of Thrace."

From Darius the Great Makers of History by Abbott, Jacob

Even then her tender hand hurled childish darts, and whirled about her head the twisted thong of her sling, and struck down the crane from Strymon or the milk-white swan.

From The Aeneid of Virgil by Virgil

The Thracians occupied the region between the rivers Strymon and Danube.

From The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 01 by Rudd, John

Then Orpheus rose up sighing, and took his harp, and went over Strymon.

From Myths That Every Child Should Know A Selection Of The Classic Myths Of All Times For Young People by Ostertag, Blanche

The neglect of Athens was a great mistake, for Amphipolis commanded the passage over the Strymon, and shut up Macedonia from the east, and was, moreover, easily defensible by sea.

From Ancient States and Empires by Lord, John