Oncae Explained

Oncae or Onkai (grc|Ὄγκαι) was a small town in ancient Arcadia. Its name came from Oncus, a son of Apollo.[1] William Smith suggests that the town may be the same as Onceium.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Tzetzes, ad Lycophr. 1225; Etym. M. p. 613; Phavorin. s.v.
  2. Onceium.

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