ancient Greek town of southeastern Sicily, 22 miles northwest of Syracuse. Originally held by the Sicels (Siculi), its command of the fertile plain ... [1 related articles] Found on http://www.britannica.com/eb/a-z/l/35
Ancient city in Sicily founded by Chalcidians from Naxos in 729 BC. It never attained real political importance owing to the proximity of Syracuse. It was the birthplace of the... Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/20688