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Leontini (lēəntī`nī), ancient city, E Sicily, c.20 mi (32 km) S of Catania. It was (729 B.C.) a colony of Chalcidians from the island of Naxos and passed (5th cent. B.C.) under the rule of Syracuse. It was the legendary home of the Laestrygones, a group of giants encountered by Odysseus. The modern town occupying the site is Lentini. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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John Chiti, Salvatore Zizza, Sam Giarrusso, Bill Lentini Insurance broker Jim Lentini rides with his two sons. Andy Kessler is recuperating from his recent devastating injuries out in Montauk, NY, where he is training with Brian Lentini and Peter Beard. |
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