Miletus

[ mahy-lee-tuh s ]

/ maɪˈli təs /

Classical Mythology. a son of Apollo and Aria, and the founder of the city of Miletus.

an ancient city in Asia Minor, on the Aegean.

Example sentences from the Web for miletus

It speaks much for the strength of Miletus that her citizens were able to meet the Lydians in the open field.

The History of Antiquity, Vol. III (of VI) |Max Duncker
Miletus fell under subjection to the Romans, and became a considerable place under the Greek emperors.

Ruins of Ancient Cities (Vol. II of II) |Charles Bucke
In the later conflict, on the contrary, Miletus is the leader in the revolt.

Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 4 |Various
To him the inhabitants of Miletus are not the Ionian colonists.

The World of Homer |Andrew Lang

It set Miletus free from the Persians, and was the first step backwards of their great power.

Aunt Charlotte's Stories of Greek History |Charlotte M. Yonge

Miletus

/ (mɪˈliːtəs) /

an ancient city on the W coast of Asia Minor: a major Ionian centre of trade and learning in the ancient world