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Geræstus1 is not mentioned by Homer in the Catalogue of the Ships; it is however mentioned by him elsewhere;

“ The vessels came to Geræstus by night;2

Od. iii. 177.
which shows, that the place being near Sunium lies conveniently for persons who cross from Asia to Attica. It has a temple of Neptune the most remarkable of any in that quarter, and a considerable number of inhabitants.

1 C. Mantelo.

2 Od. iii. 177.

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