Ilion (Noun)
Meaning
An ancient city in Asia Minor that was the site of the Trojan War.
Classification
Nouns denoting spatial position.
Examples
- The city of Ilium was said to be the site of the legendary Trojan War in ancient Greek mythology.
- Ilium was an ancient city in northwest Asia Minor that was the setting for Homer's epic poem, the Iliad.
- Excavations at Ilium have uncovered the remains of a city that dates back to the late Bronze Age.
- According to legend, Ilium was founded by the hero Ilus, who was the son of the sea god Tros.
- The ruins of Ilium are now a popular tourist destination in modern-day Turkey.