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"Hellespont" is the ancient name for the Dardanelles, which is a strait that separates Asian Turkey from the Gallipoli peninsula of European Turkey, and links the Aegean Sea with the Sea of Marmara.
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Was Hellespont a city?
Hellespont is not a city it is a strait
Who swam the Hellespont nightly to see their beloved Hero?
Leander swam the Hellespont nightly.
What are the release dates for Hellespont - 2012?
Hellespont - 2012 was released on: USA: 25 May 2012
Where is Hellespont located?
in mexico
Who was the mythical Greek youth who drowned in the Hellespont?
Leander and Hero were the mythical lovers that drowned in the Hellespont.
Troy was located at the straits known as the?
Hellespont
What is the former name of the Dardanelles?
The Dardanelles were known as the Hellespont.
In Greek mythology who was the swimmer of the Hellespont?
I believe his name was Leander but he wasn't the only one to do so because the British Lord Byron also swam across the Hellespont.
What happened to the Persians crossing Hellespont?
They crossed over and marched on into mainland Greece.
What does Dardanelles have to do with Rome?
The Dardanelles, which in antiquity was called the Hellespont, was part of the Roman Empire.
Where is the Hellenspot?
Çanakkale, Turkey. Also known as the Dardanelles.http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hellespont
Which Romantic poet imitated Leander by swimming the Hellespont in 1810?
It was George Gordon, Lord Byron.
