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:

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.

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.

In the United States, many towns and cities are named Smyrna:

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.