Abdera was a city west of the river of Nestus, in Thrace. Heracles founded Abdera during his eighth labour. The city was named after his companion Abderus, who was killed by the mares of Diomedes of Thrace.
Abdera, Άβδηρα.
Heracles (named it after his companion Abderus).
Diomedes.
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