Poeeessa Explained

Poeeessa should not be confused with Poeaessa.

Poeeessa or Poieessa (Greek, Ancient (to 1453);: Ποιήεσσα|Poieessa), or Poeessa or Poiessa (Ποιῆσσα), or Poeassa or Poiassa (Ποιᾶσσα), was a town of ancient Keos, situated on the southwestern side of the island, on a high and steep promontory.It was founded in the 6th century BC. According to myths the Aeacus founded the city.[1]

Its site is located near the modern Poiesses (Pisses).

References

37.5965°N 24.2753°W

Notes and References

  1. https://topostext.org/work/834#F75.70 Callimachus, Aetia