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| Myrtoan Sea | |
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| Location | Mediterranean Sea |
| Coordinates | 37°N24°E / 37°N 24°E /37; 24 |
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TheMyrtoan Sea (alsoMirtoan Sea andMyrtoum Mare;Greek:Μυρτώο Πέλαγος,romanized: Mirtóo PélagosGreek pronunciation:[mirˈto.oˈpelaɣos]) is a subdivision of theMediterranean Sea that lies between theCyclades andPeloponnese. It is described as the part of theAegean Sea south ofEuboea,Attica, andArgolis.[1] Some of the water mass of theBlack Sea reaches the Myrtoan Sea, via transport through the Aegean Sea (Saundry, Hogan & Baum 2011).
TheSaronic Gulf, the gulf ofAthens, lies between theCorinth Canal and the Myrtoan Sea.
It is said to have been named after the mythical heroMyrtilus, who was thrown into this sea by an enragedPelops. It is also said to have derived its name from a small island named Myrtus.[2] The name has also been connected with that of the maiden Myrto.[citation needed]
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