Creston (Macedonia)

Creston or Kreston (Ancient Greek: Κρήστων, or Crestone or Krestone (Κρηστώνη), was a town of Crestonia in ancient Macedonia.[1] The town is mentioned by Herodotus as being inhabited by Pelasgians who spoke a non-Greek language.[2] The name is also preserved as Crestona or Krestona (Κρηστώνα).

Its site is unlocated.

References
  1. Stephanus of Byzantium. Ethnica. s.v.
  2. Herodotus. Histories. 1.57.



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