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The Natural History of Pliny, Volume 5 (of 6)

Note 2956 — BOOK XXXI. REMEDIES DERIVED FROM THE AQUATIC PRODUCTIONS.

John Bostock translation

Ἄλφος; from which the lake probably derived its name. It has been suggested that the source of the river Anigrus in Elis is meant. Its waters had an offensive smell, and its fish were not eatable; and near it were caverns sacred to the Nymphs Anigrides, where persons with cutaneous diseases were cured. The water of these caverns is impregnated with sulphur.

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