Ocolum Explained

Ocolum or Okolon (grc|Ὄκωλον) was a Greek town in ancient Thrace.^[1] It is mentioned by Stephanus of Byzantium, who quotes Theopompus and says the town belonged to Eretria. This reference that is usually interpreted as showing that Ocolum was an Eretrian colony in Thrace.^[1]

Its site is unlocated.^[1]

See also

• Greek colonies in Thrace

Notes and References

1. Book: Mogens Herman Hansen & Thomas Heine Nielsen . An inventory of archaic and classical poleis. 2004. Oxford University Press. New York. 0-19-814099-1. Thrace from Axios to Strymon. 849.