Toryne

Epirus in antiquity

Toryne (Ancient Greek: Τορύνη, also: Τορώνη) was an ancient Greek city of Epirus.^[1] It was located on the Ionian Sea coast, probably near present Parga.^[2] In Shakespeare's Antony and Cleopatra Toryne is personally taken over by Caesar shortly after his being in Rome showing an almost mystical speed.

References

1. An Inventory of Archaic and Classical Poleis: An Investigation Conducted by The Copenhagen Polis Centre for the Danish National Research Foundation by Mogens Herman Hansen,2005,page 349
2.  Smith, William, ed. (1854–1857). "Toryne". Dictionary of Greek and Roman Geography. London: John Murray.

See also

• List of cities in ancient Epirus