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Melos, Greece: see Mílos Mílos (mē`lôs) or Milo ..... Click the link for more information. . MelosGreek MílosIsland (pop., 1991: 4,302) of the Cyclades, Greece. It is 14 mi (23 km) long and occupies an area of 58 sq mi (151 sq km). Melos (Mílos) is the chief town. On the ancient acropolis of Adamanda, the Venus de Milo (now in the Louvre Museum) was found in 1820. The settlement of Phylakopi, dating from 1550 BC, was destroyed c. 1100 BC by Dorian settlers. In 416 BC Melos was conquered by Athens, which killed the entire male population in reprisal for the island's neutrality in the Peloponnesian War. Lysander later restored the island to the Dorians, but it never recovered its prosperity. Later, under Crusader rule, it formed part of the duchy of Naxos. Melos an island in the SW Aegean Sea, in the Cyclades: of volcanic origin, with hot springs; centre of early Aegean civilization, where the Venus de Milo was found. Pop.: 4771 (2001). Area: 132 sq. km (51 sq. miles) 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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PolyOne, Cleveland, OH, a global polymer services company, has completed the sale of its Melos rubber granulates operations to the Melos management team, supported by investors from a group of European banks and funds. Chamomile derives its name from two Greek words: chamos (ground), and melos (apple), that refer to its low growing habit (grows only eight to 16 inches in height) and its apple-scented feathery leaves. With 1:17 left in the second quarter, senior Derrick Brill scored on a 4-yard quarterback sneak, but Chris Melos extra point was blocked to give the Huskies a 13-7 halftime lead. |
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