Boebeis Lake

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title: Boebeis Lake
text: Boebeis Lake was a lake of Magnesia in ancient Thessaly, mentioned by Homer, and named for the town (Boebe) on its southeastern shore. The lake is frequently mentioned by the ancient writers. It received the rivers Onchestus, Amyrus, and several smaller streams, but had no outlet for its waters. From its proximity to Mount Ossa, it is called "Ossaea Boebeis" by Lucan. Athena is said to have bathed her feet in its waters, which is perhaps the reason why Propertius speaks of "sanctae Boebeidos un
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description: Lake of Magnesia in ancient Thessaly
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date modified: 2023-11-28T04:25:18Z
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