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Phegaea (Pandionis)

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Phegaea or Phegaia (Ancient Greek: Φηγαία) was a deme of ancient Attica in the phyle of Pandionis.[1]

Its location is unknown, although some conjecture a site near Oropia.[2]

References

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  1. ^ Stephanus of Byzantium. Ethnica. Vol. s.v.
  2. ^ There are two demoi of the name Phegaia, and this one is referred to as Phegaea B to distinguish it from the other. See Richard Talbert, ed. (2000). Barrington Atlas of the Greek and Roman World. Princeton University Press. p. 59, and directory notes accompanying. ISBN 978-0-691-03169-9.

 This article incorporates text from a publication now in the public domainSmith, William, ed. (1854–1857). "Attica". Dictionary of Greek and Roman Geography. London: John Murray.