Symplegades- Greek LocationLocation · Landmark

Also known as: Symplēgades, Συμπληγάδες, Κυάνεαι, and Kyaneai

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Mythical clashing rocks at the entrance to the Black Sea that crushed any vessel attempting to pass between them. Following Phineus's advice, the Argonauts sent a dove ahead and rowed through as the rocks recoiled, after which the Symplegades became fixed forever.

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