BALCE´A(Βαλκεία, Steph. B. s. v.) is placed by Stephanus about, that is near, the Propontis. It is mentioned by Pliny (Plin. Nat. 5.30), who places it in Teuthrania, a district which contains Pergamum. His position, therefore, differs altogether from that which is vaguely assigned by Stephanus.
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