Hellespont Meaning in English

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Definition

The Hellespont is the ancient name for the narrow strait now called the Dardanelles, connecting the Aegean Sea and the Sea of Marmara in Turkey.

Usage & Nuances

"Hellespont" is a historical term and mainly used in academic, literary, or historical contexts. The modern name is "the Dardanelles." It often appears in discussions of Greek mythology or ancient history.

• Spanish: Helesponto
• Portuguese (BR): Helesponto
• Portuguese (PT): Helesponto
• Chinese (Simplified): 赫勒斯滂
• Chinese (Traditional): 赫勒斯滂
• Hindi: हेलेस्पॉंट
• Arabic: هليسبونت
• Bengali: হেলেস্পন্ট (প্রাচীন দার্দানেলেস)
• Russian: Геллеспонт (Дардонеллы)
• Japanese: ヘレスポント（古代のダーダネルス海峡）
• Vietnamese: Hellespont (thời cổ) - eo biển Dardanelles
• Korean: 헬레스폰트 (고대 다르다넬스 해협)
• Turkish: Hellespont - Çanakkale Boğazı (tarihî)
• Urdu: ہیلے اس پونٹ (قدیم داردانیل)
• Indonesian: Hellespont (nama kuno Selat Dardanella)

Example Sentences

The Hellespont was important in ancient history.

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Many Greek myths mention the Hellespont.

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Today the Hellespont is called the Dardanelles.

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Xerxes built a bridge over the Hellespont to invade Greece.

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I read about the Hellespont in a book on ancient geography.

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Leander famously swam across the Hellespont for love.

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