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Next is the harbour Derrhis,Cape Deras. which has its name from an adjacent black rock, resembling δέῤῥις, a hide. The neighbouring place is called Zephyrium. Then follows another harbour, Leucaspis (the white shield), and many others; then the Cynossema (or dog’s monument); then Taposeiris, not that situated upon the sea; here is held a great public festival. There is another Taposeiris,The exact site is not ascertained, but it was not far from Aboukir. situated at a considerable distance beyond the city (Alexandreia). Near this, and close to the sea, is a rocky spot, which is the resort of great numbers of people at all seasons of the year, for the purpose of feasting and amusement. Next is Plinthine,Hellanicus says that the vine was first discovered in Plinthine, a city of Egypt, and that for those who, on account of their poverty, could not get wine, there was introduced a custom of drinking beer made of barley. Athenoeus, b. i. c. i. 61, p. 56. Bohn’s Classical Library. and the village of Nicium, and Cherronesus a fortress, distant from Alexandreia and the Necropolis about 70 stadia.
