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noun

Strŏphădes

gen. Strŏphădum · gender feminine
= Στροφἀδες
two islands lying off the coast of Messenia; at first called Plotœ; celebrated as the fabled residence of the Harpies
two islands lying off the coast of Messenia, at first called Plotœ, celebrated as the fabled residence of the Harpies, now Strofahia, Mel. 2, 7, 10; Plin. 4, 12, 19, § 55; Verg. A. 3, 210; Ov. M. 13, 709; Val. Fl. 4, 513.
Perseus ID: n45610 Key: Strophades