Gela (Γέλα, mod. Gela),
on the south coast of Sicily, was founded in 688 bc by Cretans and Rhodians, itself colonizing *Acragas a century later. Commanding the fertile plain of the river Gelas, it spread its influence inland to native settlements such as Butera (Omphace?) and Monte Bubbonia (Mactorion?). Its tyrants Cleander and ... ...
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