Niphates
Fictional mountain chain in Armenia
Niphates is a mountain chain in Armenia that John Milton uses in Paradise Lost iii. 742 as Satan's landing spot upon Earth.[1] Milton is noted for his extensive use of obscure geographical references in his works.
References
- ^ Forsyth, Neil (2003). The Satanic Epic. Princeton University Press. ISBN 0-691-11339-4.
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Mountains of Armenia
- Achkasar
- Ara
- Aragats
- Aramazd
- Armenian highlands
- Azhdahak
- Dar-Alages
- Gutanasar
- Kaputjugh
- Karabakh Plateau
- Khustup
- Lesser Caucasus
- Niphates
- Porak
- Tskhouk-Karckar
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