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A city on the Troad.1
During the Trojan War, Zeleia occupied a strategic location near the Aisepos (Aesepus) River on the slopes of Mount Ida. The warriors from Zeleia who defended Troy were men of wealth led by Pandaros (Pandarus), son of Lykaon (Lycaon).
1. Troad—the extensive area surrounding Troy.
Latitude North, Longitude East
40.2035, 27.5961
| References: Homer, Iliad book 2, line 824 Strabo, Geography book 12.4.6 book 13.1.5 book 13.1.9 book 13.1.10 book 13.1.13 book 13.1.17 book 13.1.33 book 13.1.44 |