Hermopolis

(Ἑρμόπολις). “City of Hermes.” (1) Parva (ἡ μικρά), a city of Lower Egypt, stood upon the canal which connected the Canopic branch of the Nile with Lake Mareotis.

(2) Magna (ἡ μεγάλη), an ancient city in Middle Egypt, standing on the west bank of the Nile, a little below the confines of Upper Egypt. This place was famous for its worship of Anubis (q.v.) or Hermanubis; and was the sacred burial-place of the ibis.

• place of burial for ibises: Hdt. 2.67