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Cynosura (Κυνοσουρά) "Tail of a dog".
1) A promontory of Attica, formed by the range of Pentelicus.
2) A promontory of Attica, facing the northeastern extremity of Salamis. It is mentioned in the oracle delivered to the Athenians prior to the battle of Salamis ( Herod.viii. 76).
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