Mysia was a large region on the northwestern coast of Asia Minor.
Chromis and Ennomus the Auger were leaders of the Mysians in the Trojan War. Ennomus was among those Trojans and allies who were killed in a river, by Achilles.
The principal cities of Mysia were:
Mysia, Μυσία.
Chromis, Ennomus
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