Samothrace

Reading notes

• The History of Rome, Book 42 §26 at Samothrace

  An island in the northern Aegean famous for its mystery cult; here a meeting place where Perseus conferred with Asian embassies.

• The History of Rome, Book 44 §28 in the temple at Samothrace

  The sacred island in the northern Aegean, seat of the Great Gods' mysteries, where Perseus took asylum.

• The History of Rome, Book 45 §6 Samothrace

  The sacred Aegean island of the Great Gods' mysteries, where Perseus took asylum and surrendered.