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Rivers of classical antiquity

Rivers of classical antiquity

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Following is a list of rivers of classical antiquity stating the Latin name, the equivalent English name, and also, in some cases, Greek and local name. The scope is intended to include, at least, rivers named and known widely in the Roman empire. This includes some rivers beyond the bounds of the Roman empire at its peak.

Map

Map showing selected larger rivers, as of A.D. 117

For locations of rivers having coordinates below, see linked OpenStreetMap, by clicking on "Map all coordinates using: OpenStreetMap".

Rivers

Rivers, with approximate regions, area:

More information Latin English, (other) and older names, Location ...

¹ - Latinized spelling of a Greek name.

See also

Notes

  1. Potenza (river)article asserts Latin name is "Flosis.

References

  1. Aufidus, per Strabo.
  2. Alberto Manco, "The Italian hydronym lagno", Università di Napoli L’Orientale, 2009.
  3. Ashby, Thomas (1911). "Aemilia Via" . In Chisholm, Hugh (ed.). Encyclopædia Britannica. Vol. 01 (11th ed.). Cambridge University Press.

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