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Σύρτις

Σύρτις, the Syrtis

Σύρτις, gen. εως, Ion. ιος, also ιδος D.P. 477, ἡ: (σύρω):—
  • the Syrtis, name of two large shallow gulfs on the coast of Libya, Hdt. 2.32, 150, etc.
    • II metaph., destruction, ἄλλα δʼ ἄλλαν θραῦεν σ. Tim. Pers. 99, cf. Cic. Orat. 3.41.163, Hsch.

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