himself master of Myndus; but when he attempted to take it by surprise, the Myndians, with the aid of reinforcements from Halicarnassus repulsed him with some loss. (Arrian, l. c.; comp. Hecat. Fragm. 229; Polyb. xvi. 15, 21; Scylax, p. 38; Ptol. v. 2. § 9; Liv. xxxvii. 15; Hierocl. p. 687.) Athenaeus (i. 32) states that the wine grown in the district of Myndus was good for digestion. Remains of the city are visible in and around Gümüşlük and in the adjacent waters; it is supposed that some unrecorded earthquake caused seafront sections of the ancient town to be submerged. As a result, much of the land and offshore areas are protected from interference and development. Ecclesiastical history Myndus was an episcopal see of Caria, a suffragan of Stauropolis (Aphrodisias). The Notitiæ episcopatuum allude to it as late as the 12th or 13th century. However, only four of its bishops are known: Archelaus, who attended the First Council of Ephesus (431); Alphius, who assisted at the Council of Chalcedon (451); John who was present at the Third Council of Constantinople (680); and another John who went to the Second Council of Nicaea (787). The bishopric is included in the Catholic Church's list of titular sees. Notable people Alexander of Myndus, ancient Greek writer Apollonius of Myndus, ancient Greek astrologer Eusebius of Myndus, ancient Greek philosopher Botryas of Myndus, ancient Greek writer Zenon of Myndus, ancient Greek writer Notes References External links Gumusluk Gümüslük Ancient Greek archaeological sites in Turkey Greek colonies in Caria Dorian colonies Ancient Troezen Ruins in Turkey Destroyed cities Former populated places in Turkey Geography of Muğla Province History of Muğla Province Buildings and structures in Muğla Province Halicarnassus Members of the Delian League Populated places in ancient Caria Bodrum District