👉 Palaestra is a term used in ancient Greek mythology and literature to describe an imaginary city that was located on the island of Crete, or in its vicinity. The name "palaestra" comes from the Greek word "palēs," meaning "island," and "stura," which means "city." In this context, Palaestra refers to the mythical city that is described as being surrounded by a wall, with a large lake on one side, and
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