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A city in Boiotia (Boeotia).
During the Trojan War, Onchestos was called the sacred grove of Poseidon, lord of the sea. Leitos (Leitus) and Peneleos commanded the Achaian (Achaean) soldiers from Onchestos and 28 other cities in Boiotia.
Latitude North, Longitude East
38.3732, 23.1502
| References: Homer, Iliad book 2, line 506 |