- Source: Cynosura (Laconia)
Cynosura or Kynosoura (Ancient Greek: Κυνόσουρα) was a settlement that existed before the Dorian conquest. It was united with three other such settlements (Pitane, Limnae, and Mesoa) by a common sacrifice to Artemis, and eventually coalesced into ancient Sparta. It is probable that Cynosura was in the southwest part of the city.
Its site is unlocated.
References
This article incorporates text from a publication now in the public domain: Smith, William, ed. (1854–1857). "Sparta". Dictionary of Greek and Roman Geography. London: John Murray.