Marathusa

Marathusa or Marathousa (Μαραθούσα), also known as Moratusa or Moratousa,[1] was an inland city of ancient Crete, mentioned by Pliny the Elder[2] and Pomponius Mela.[3] It was probably located near Cydonia.[1]

For the islands anciently with this name, see Çiçek Islands.

Its site is unlocated.[1]

References

1. Richard Talbert, ed. (2000). Barrington Atlas of the Greek and Roman World. Princeton University Press. p. 60, and directory notes accompanying.
2. Pliny. Naturalis Historia. 4.12.
3. Pomponius Mela. De situ orbis. 2.113.

 This article incorporates text from a publication now in the public domain: Smith, William, ed. (1854–1857). "Marathusa". Dictionary of Greek and Roman Geography. London: John Murray.