The River Adonis (1)

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pseudo-Lucian, De Dea Syria 8:
There is another marvel in the land of Byblos. A river from Mount Lebanon empties into the sea. Adonis is the name given to the river. Each year the river becomes blood red and, having changed its colour, flows into the sea and reddens a large part of it, giving a signal for lamentations to the inhabitants of Byblos. They tell the story that on these days Adonis is being wounded up on Mount Lebanon and his blood, as it goes into the water, alters the river and gives the stream its name.

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pseudo-Lucian, De Dea Syria 8

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Amar Annus

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