Syrna (Caria)
Town of ancient Caria
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Syrna (Ancient Greek: Σύρνα) and Syrnos/Syrnus (Ancient Greek: Σύρνος) was a town of ancient Caria.[1] According to Greek mythology Podalirius, son of Asclepius founded the place.[2] He named it after the Carian princess Syrna (Σύρνα), daughter of Damaethus, whom he married her after he first healed her from a serious injury.[2]
Its site is located near Bayır, Asiatic Turkey.[1][3]
