Demetrias (English spelling)

Japanese: Dēmētrias(英語表記)Demetrias
Demetrias (English spelling)

…Iolkos, the town of Jason, the hero of ancient Greek mythology, is outside the present city of Volos, and the existence of ruins has been confirmed. The current port of Volos was built in 1912, but to the west of the town are the remains of the port of Pagasai, from which Jason is said to have set sail in search of the Golden Fleece, and the remains of the port of Demetrias from the Macedonian period. Makrinítsa, located in the mountains north of Volos, is known as a beautiful village with many old houses remaining, and has become a tourist destination. …

*Some of the terminology that mentions "Dēmētrias" is listed below.

Source | Heibonsha World Encyclopedia 2nd Edition | Information

Japanese:

…古代ギリシア神話の英雄イアソンの町イオルコスは現在のボロス市外にあたり,遺跡の存在が確認されている。また現ボロス港は1912年に造営されたものだが,町の西にはイアソンが金羊毛を求めて出港したと伝えられるパガサイPagasaiの港の跡やマケドニア時代のデメトリアスDēmētrias港の遺跡などがある。ボロス市の北の山中にあるマクリニッツァMakrinítsaは古い民家を多く残した美しい村として知られ,観光地となっている。…

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