Smyrna (disambiguation) facts for kids
Smyrna is the old name for Izmir, a large city in Turkey.
Sometimes, the name Smyrna can also mean other things. Let's explore what else Smyrna might refer to:
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In Ancient Stories
- Myrrha, also known as Smyrna, was a character in ancient Greek myths. She was the mother of a famous figure named Adonis.
- Smyrna (Amazon) was a mythical warrior woman. She is believed to be the reason a part of the ancient city of Ephesus got its name.
Important People from History
- Bion of Smyrna was a Greek poet who lived a very long time ago.
- Chaka of Smyrna was a Turkish leader in the 11th century.
- Chrysostomos of Smyrna was a Greek Orthodox bishop in Izmir. He served in the early 1900s.
- Hermippus of Smyrna was a Greek philosopher. Philosophers are people who study big questions about life and knowledge.
- Nymphidianus of Smyrna was another philosopher and speaker who lived during the time of Emperor Julian.
- Theon of Smyrna was a Greek philosopher and mathematician. He lived around 70 to 135 AD.
Places Named Smyrna
- Myrina (Mysia) was an ancient city that was also called Smyrna a long time ago.
In the United States, many towns and cities are named Smyrna:
- Smyrna, California
- Smyrna, Delaware
- New Smyrna Beach, Florida
- Smyrna, Georgia
- Smyrna Public Library in Georgia.
- Smyrna, Indiana
- Smyrna, Louisville, Kentucky, which is a neighborhood.
- Smyrna, Maine
- Smyrna, Michigan
- Smyrna, Nebraska
- Smyrna (town), New York
- Smyrna, North Carolina
- Smyrna, South Carolina
- Smyrna, Tennessee
- Smyrna Airport (Tennessee)
- Smyrna High School (Tennessee)
- Smyrna, Washington
Other Uses of the Name
- SmY RNA is a special type of tiny molecule found in some types of worms. These molecules help with important jobs inside the worm's cells.
- Smyrna (butterfly) is a group, or genus, of beautiful butterflies. They are known as brush-footed butterflies.
See also
In Spanish: Smyrna (desambiguación) para niños
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