Outrageously Funny Word Dictionary :: Palaestras

👉 Palaestra, also known as "the city of the gods" in Greek mythology, is a city located on the island of Crete in Greece. It was the capital of the ancient kingdom of Pallas, which was later conquered by the Persians and then absorbed into the Roman Empire. The name 'palaestras' comes from the Greek word "palēs", meaning "city," and "stara," meaning "goddess." This city played a significant role

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