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The article discusses the potential identification of a sanctuary for Zeus, Hera, and Dionysus located at Cape Phokas on the island of Lesbos, based on literary evidence from ancient poets Sappho and Alcaeus. The sanctuary is suggested to have been a prominent site with altars and suitable harbor access, visible from the sea, and accessible to all islanders. The author presents findings from a visit to the site, including inscriptions and marble fragments, supporting the historical significance of this loca
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- Huopu
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