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Ergiscus

In Greek mythology, Ergiscus is the son of Poseidon and the naiad nymph Aba. The city of Ergisce (Çatalca) was named after him.

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In Greek mythology, Ergiscus (Ancient Greek: Ἐργίσκος, romanizedErgískos) is the son of Poseidon and the naiad nymph Aba.12 The city of Ergisce (Çatalca) was named after him.

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  1. e.ergiske chapter on the Digital library Perseus Project from the Lexicon of the Ten Orators by Harpokration.The book quotes from Aeschines's explanation from his speech "Against Ctesiphon(κατὰ Κτησιφῶντος)" which examines work of orator Ctesiphon
  2. Suda, s.v. Ergiske; Etymologicum Magnum s.v. Ἐργίσκη
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