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[2] They had formerly been given by Dionysius the territory of the Naxians,1but at this time, having been induced by Himilcon's offers, they occupied this peak. Since it was a strong position, both at this time and subsequent to the war, they made it their home, throwing a wall about it, and since those who gathered remained (menein) upon Taurus, they named the city Tauromenium.

1 Cp. chap. 15.3.

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