Bene (Crete)

Bene (Ancient Greek: Βήνη) was a town of ancient Crete, in the neighbourhood of Gortyn, to which it was subject, only known as the birthplace of the poet Rhianus.

[1] The site of Bene is tentatively located near modern Kastellos, Panagia.

[2][3] This article incorporates text from a publication now in the public domain: Smith, William, ed.

Dictionary of Greek and Roman Geography.

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