Abstract
In Hellenistic period, in years between death of Alexander and battle of Scarpheia (323-146), Epicnemidian Locris was, if anything, of even greater strategic importance than in earlier periods. during Hellenistic period it was at heart of an area that extended from Heracleia Trachinia to Elateia and Chalcis that was fought over by great powers (Macedonians, Aetolians, Romans, Achaeans). For two centuries region saw great fleets and armies come and go. There are several decrees from Hellenistic period that mention a Locrian Confederacy whose official name was the Opuntians and Locrians in union of Opuntians, which is also indicative of predominant role played by Opus within this koinon . United by geographical, cultural and ethnic ties, Epicnemidian Locris consisted of a number of poleis that at least maintained their internal autonomy. Keywords: Epicnemidian Locris; Hellenistic period; koinon ; Opuntians; poleis
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