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World Heritage Site in Peloponnese, Greece
Constantine XI Palaiologos, was despot of Mystras before coming to the throne of Constantinople. Mystras remained inhabited throughout the Ottoman period
Mystras
Topics referred to by the same term
Mystra may refer to Mystra, a Byzantine city and archaeological site in Greece today known as Mystras Mystra (Forgotten Realms), a deity in the Dungeons
Mystra
Traditional peninsular region in Greece
the cession of Monemvasia, Grand Magne, and Mystras. The handover was effected in 1262, and henceforth Mystras was the seat of the governor of the Byzantine
Peloponnese
Province of the late Byzantine Empire
The Despotate of the Morea or Despotate of Mystras was a province of the Byzantine Empire between the mid-14th and mid-15th centuries. Its territory varied
Despotate_of_the_Morea
Acropolis Delphi Epidaurus Rhodes Meteora Mount Athos Thessaloniki Olympia Mystras Delos H. Loukas Nea Moni Pythagoreion and Heraion Vergina Mycenae Patmos
List of World Heritage Sites in Greece
List_of_World_Heritage_Sites_in_Greece
City in Greece
the ruins, in the shadow of Mystras. The Palaiologos family (the last Byzantine Greek imperial dynasty) also lived in Mystras. The Despotate of the Morea
Sparta_(modern_city)
Archaeological museum in Mystras, Greece
The Archaeological Museum of Mystras (Greek: Αρχαιολογικό Μουσείο Μυστρά) is a museum in Mystras in Greece. In spite of its naming it is classified as
Archaeological Museum of Mystras
Archaeological_Museum_of_Mystras
15th-century Greek philosopher
of the International Congress of Plethon and His Time, Mystras, 26–29 June 2002, Athens-Mystras, 2003 ISBN 960-87144-1-9 Brown, Alison M., 'Platonism in
Gemistos_Plethon
Community in Greece
in the early interwar period as Mystras, a form derived from a false etymology of the word mizras. The term mystras is used within several Greek toponyms
Mystras,_Ioannina
Historic and administrative region of Greece
Frankish Principality of Achaea. In the 1260s, the Byzantines recovered Mystras and other fortresses in the region and managed to evict the Franks from
Laconia
Byzantine church in Mystras, Greece
the fortified medieval town of Mystras, Peloponnese, Greece. It forms part of the wider archaeological site of Mystras, which is designated as a World
Hagia_Sophia,_Mystras
Dungeons & Dragon fictional deity
Mystra (/ˈmɪstrə/ MIS-trə) is a fictional goddess in the Forgotten Realms campaign setting for the Dungeons & Dragons fantasy role-playing game. She is
Mystra_(Forgotten_Realms)
Historical period of Greece
most fertile area. Mystras and Monemvasia were populous and prosperous, even after the Black Plague in the mid-14th century. Mystras rivaled Constantinople
Byzantine_Greece
Last Byzantine Emperor from 1449 to 1453
take Mystras and devastate Constantine's lands while Murad II led his forces in the north of the Peloponnese. Although Turahan failed to take Mystras, this
Constantine_XI_Palaiologos
City-state in ancient Greece
the medieval period, when much of its population relocated to the nearby Mystras. Modern Sparta is a provincial town and the seat of the Laconia regional
Sparta
Greek architect, academic, and writer
World Heritage site at Mystras. Stefanos Sinos was born in Athens. In 1954, when he was 17 years old, Sinos first visited Mystras and was amazed to find
Stefanos_Sinos
(Greek: Μονή Παναγίας Περιβλέπτου) is a late Byzantine-era monastery in Mystras, Greece. It was probably built in the mid-14th century by the first Despot
Peribleptos Monastery, Mystras
Peribleptos_Monastery,_Mystras
Former name of the Peloponnese peninsula
Morea was Guillaume II de Villehardouin (1246–1278), who fortified Mistra (Mystras) near the site of Sparta in 1249. After losing the Battle of Pelagonia
Morea
The Battle of Mystras was a land battles fought during the Venetian-Ottoman wars. Sigismondo Malatesta became the commander of the Venetian land forces
Battle_of_Mystras_(1464)
Brother of the last Byzantine emperor (1407–1470)
escaped into exile, Demetrios was captured at the despotate's capital, Mystras, and surrendered to the Ottomans on 29 May 1460, exactly seven years after
Demetrios_Palaiologos
Elongated valley in Greece
the ruins, in the shadow of Mystras. The Palaiologos family (the last Byzantine Greek imperial dynasty) also lived in Mystras. The Despotate of the Morea
Evrotas_Valley
Italian noblewoman
Pesaro, and Elisabetta da Varano. She married Theodore Palaiologos in Mystras on January 21, 1421, or sometime in 1422 in an arranged marriage that was
Cleofa_Malatesta
Continuation of the Roman Empire (330–1453)
Loukas Nea Moni of Chios Panagia Gorgoepikoos Saint Catherine's Monastery Mystras Art Icons Enamel Glass Mosaics Early Byzantine mosaics Painters Macedonian
Byzantine_Empire
Community in Greece
traversed by European walking route E4. It is part of the municipal unit of Mystras. The road to Anavryti was built in the 1950s by the men who gave their
Anavryti,_Laconia
End of the despotates
years since the Fall of Constantinople, Mystras was handed over to the Ottomans. Mehmed II arrived in Mystras on 31 May. The Sultan received Demetrios
Ottoman_conquest_of_the_Morea
Character in Dungeons & Dragons fantasy
with several previous lovers, including the goddess Mystra — although his relationship with Mystra changed when the goddess was slain during the Time of
Elminster
Trunk road in Greece
and heading west towards the fortified town of Mystras, passing through Palaiologio [el] and New Mystras. Ministerial Decision G25871 of 9 July 1963 created
Greek_National_Road_84
Act of cutting a living person with a saw
allegiance to the Turks and gave them entry to Mystras, a tale grew up that the actual castellan at the castle of Mystras was ordered sawn in two. This tale was
Death_by_sawing
1453 Ottoman conquest of the Byzantine capital
in the Sea of Marmara and the Peloponnese with its cultural center at Mystras. The Empire of Trebizond, an independent successor state that formed in
Fall_of_Constantinople
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List of sieges of Constantinople
List_of_sieges_of_Constantinople
Monastery in the Despotate's capital of Mystras, to which he also donated an icon of the Virgin Mary. A mansion in Mystras has also been attributed to him on
John_Phrangopoulos
Greek sheep or goat cheese
cuisine, and is especially suited for sprinkling over hot pasta. The town of Mystras takes its name from a cone-shaped hill, called Mizithra from its resemblance
Mizithra
Byzantine-era former monastery in Mystras, Greece
monastery, located in Mystras, in the Peloponnese region of Greece. The former monastery is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Mystras, inscribed in 1989
Brontochion_Monastery
Martyred Greek cleric (died 1764)
was in Mystras. A body of 150 horsemen was sent against him, but Ananias was secretly notified by a special envoy. In the metropolis of Mystras, 20 Maniates
Ananias_of_Lakedaemonia
Community in Greece
of modern Sparta city in Laconia, Greece. It is the former seat of the Mystras municipality. It is basically the evolution of a small village that has
Magoula
political and cultural center of Laconia shifted to the nearby settlement of Mystras. On their arrival in the Morea, the Frankish Crusaders found a fortified
History_of_Sparta
Anise-flavored liquor
similar. The Italian drink Pallini Mistra, named after the Greek city of Mystras in the Peloponnese is a version of ouzo made in Rome that closely resembles
Ouzo
prince from Sasan, he fights using a lance. He is the younger brother of Mystras, another member of Sinbad's household who was killed in the war against
List of Magi: The Labyrinth of Magic characters
List_of_Magi:_The_Labyrinth_of_Magic_characters
Former Eastern Orthodox monastery in the Peloponnese, Greece
the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Mystras, inscribed in 1989. Detail of the stone façade in 2017 A plan of Mystras, with the former monastery marked as
Pantanassa_Monastery
Fortified rocky hill, the acropolis of the ancient city of Corinth, Greece
Koules (Castello a Mare) Larissa Castle, Argos Leros Castle Livadeia Castle Mystras Monemvasia Methoni Castle Monastery of Saint John the Theologian Miryna
Acrocorinth
Albanian governor in the Ottoman Empire
served as the Sanjakbey of the Sanjak of Mezistre (named after its capital, Mystras). He was born to the Zenebishi, a Christian Albanian noble family from
Hamza_Zenevisi
Mountain range in Southern Greece
Mystras was built on the steep slopes, and became a center of Byzantine civilization and served as the capital of the Despotate of the Morea. Mystras
Taygetus
Village in Epirus, Greece
in 2021 was 236. The community consists of the villages Kalarrytes and Mystras. The toponym has two possible derivations. The first originated from the
Kalarrytes
was ceded by the Principality of Achaea to the Byzantine province around Mystras in 1263, but it remained largely autonomous. Thus in 1295, some of the
Kinsterna
Administrative division of the Ottoman Empire from 1661 to 1821
in Leontari (Londari), Mystras (Mezistre or Misistire) and finally in Nauplion (Tr. Anaboli). Since the 16th century, Mystras formed a separate sanjak
Morea_Eyalet
Byzantine Greek historian (c. 1430 – c. 1470)
Laonikos shared with other members of his intellectual circle in Byzantine Mystras, such as Georgios Gemistos Plethon and Bessarion. In the first half of
Laonikos_Chalkokondyles
American video game developer (1990–2001)
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Mosque and former church in Istanbul, Turkey
Loukas Nea Moni of Chios Panagia Gorgoepikoos Saint Catherine's Monastery Mystras Art Icons Enamel Glass Mosaics Early Byzantine mosaics Painters Macedonian
Hagia_Sophia
Dungeons & Dragons adventure
where a sinister conspiracy beyond the pristine facade of the Temple of Mystra threatens the future of Cormyr, as profane acts within the temple hearken
Cormyr: The Tearing of the Weave
Cormyr:_The_Tearing_of_the_Weave
Forgotten Realms fictional character
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Volothamp_Geddarm
Part of the Byzantine–Frankish conflicts of the Frankokratia
Latin Principality of Achaea and the forces of the Byzantine governor of Mystras, at the fortress of Saint George in Skorta in Arcadia. As a result of the
Battle_of_Saint_George
Area of Arcadia in the Peloponnese
It frequently rose up, aided by the Byzantine Greeks of the province of Mystras. As a result, two of the most powerful baronies of Achaea were set up to
Skorta
Despot of the Morea from 1428 to 1460
did not make way for Constantine or Thomas in the despotate's capital, Mystras. Instead, Theodore granted Constantine lands throughout the Morea, including
Thomas_Palaiologos
Dungeons & Dragons fictional campaign setting
Spellplague in 1385 DR. This cataclysm was unleashed when the goddess of magic Mystra was killed, "transforming whole nations and altering creatures. In addition
Forgotten_Realms
Rock formations and monasteries in Thessaly, Greece
George Kodinos George Sphrantzes Major centres Thessaloniki Athens Corinth Mystras Patras Thebes Arta Ioannina Greek states after 1204 Despotate of Epirus
Meteora
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List of Dark Sun modules and sourcebooks
List_of_Dark_Sun_modules_and_sourcebooks
Medieval fortification in Messenia, Greece
Koules (Castello a Mare) Larissa Castle, Argos Leros Castle Livadeia Castle Mystras Monemvasia Methoni Castle Monastery of Saint John the Theologian Miryna
Methoni_Castle
Land branch of the armed forces of the Byzantine Empire
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Byzantine_army
Sophia, Trabzon Trabzon Turkey 13th c. Now a mosque Hagia Sophia, Mystras Mystras Greece 14th c. Santa Sofia, Naples Naples Italy 1487 Saint Sophia Cathedral
List of churches dedicated to Holy Wisdom
List_of_churches_dedicated_to_Holy_Wisdom
Trilogy of fantasy novels by Margaret Weis
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Dragonlance_Chronicles
Ancient Roman circus in Istanbul
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Hippodrome_of_Constantinople
Province of the Byzantine Empire
George Kodinos George Sphrantzes Major centres Thessaloniki Athens Corinth Mystras Patras Thebes Arta Ioannina Greek states after 1204 Despotate of Epirus
Macedonia_(theme)
Fictional Dungeons & Dragons creatures
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Kenku
Fantasy novel series by Ed Greenwood
the rule and power of arrogant mages, Elminster sneaks into a temple of Mystra with the intent of defacing it, leading to a face-to-face confrontation
The_Elminster_Series
Greek monk and scholar (c. 1475 – c. 1556)
originating from, Lakedaimonia) and his family origins were probably from Mystras, a location in Laconia, which was the geographical site of Ancient Sparta
Maximus_the_Greek
Period of acute internal instability in the Byzantine Empire from 695 to 717
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Twenty_Years'_Anarchy
1770 Greek uprising against the Ottoman Empire
remained in Ottoman hands. The rebels did manage to control the fortress of Mystras, where they set up a local government. The population of Corinth rose in
Orlov_revolt
Role-playing game supplement
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Creative_Campaigning
People of the Byzantine Empire
Byzantine Empire following a utopian Hellenic system of government centered in Mystras. Under the influence of Plethon, John Argyropoulos, addressed Emperor John
Byzantines
Prime Minister of Greece (1910–20; 1928–33)
century ancestors of Venizelos, under the surname of Cravvatas, lived in Mystras, in southern Peloponnese. In the Ottoman raids in the peninsula in 1770
Eleftherios_Venizelos
Medieval stage of the Greek language
unstressed /i/ and /u/ between two consonants (such as when Myzithras became Mystras), new clusters were formed and similarly assimilated by sandhi; on the
Medieval_Greek
Building
Mesagros and the Temple of Aphaia in the east. It has been nicknamed the "Mystras of Aigina." The peak on which Paliachora is located has been identified
Paliachora
Role-playing game supplement
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City State of the Invincible Overlord
City_State_of_the_Invincible_Overlord
Military unit of the Byzantine Empire
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Tagma_(military)
1204 conquest during the Fourth Crusade
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Sack_of_Constantinople
Fictional event from Dungeons & Dragons
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The_Sundering
Fortress in Preveza, Greece
Koules (Castello a Mare) Larissa Castle, Argos Leros Castle Livadeia Castle Mystras Monemvasia Methoni Castle Monastery of Saint John the Theologian Miryna
Castle_of_Saint_Andrew
American artist (1954–2014)
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David_A._Trampier
15th- and 16th-century Greek stratiote
Peloponnese peninsula in southern Greece) and Theodore was likely born at Mystras, the peninsula's capital. They shared their last name with the Palaiologos
Theodore Palaiologos (stratiote)
Theodore_Palaiologos_(stratiote)
Byzantine emperor from 685 to 695 and 705 to 711
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Justinian_II
15th-century Byzantine aristocrat
imprisoned in Mystras, the capital of the Despotate of the Morea. In 1454/5 he founded a chapel dedicated to Christ the Saviour in Mystras. He fought against
Nikephoros_Loukanes
Melissa Melitini Mesochori Metamorfosi Mina Molaoi Monemvasia Myrsini Myrtia Mystras Neapoli Neo Oitylo Neochori Niata Nomia Oitylo Pakia Palaiopanagia Palaiovrysi
List of settlements in Laconia
List_of_settlements_in_Laconia
Crusader state that replaced the Byzantine Empire from 1204–1261
Loukas Nea Moni of Chios Panagia Gorgoepikoos Saint Catherine's Monastery Mystras Art Icons Enamel Glass Mosaics Early Byzantine mosaics Painters Macedonian
Latin_Empire
Despoina of Morea - (after 1453) Eastern Roman Empress consort
Despot of the Morea Thomas Palaiologos, and married him in January 1430 at Mystras. Sphrantzes in his Short History mentions a Kydonides Tzamblakon next to
Catherine_Zaccaria
Medieval fiefdom in Messenia, Greece
the loss of his family's Barony of Kalavryta to the Byzantine Greeks of Mystras. It then disappears again from the sources along with the Durnay family
Barony_of_Gritzena
Administrative division of the Ottoman Empire from 1533 to 1864
(Naupaktos), Ağriboz (Euboea), Karli-eli (Aetolia-Acarnania), Mezistre (Mystras), and Midilli (Lesbos) from the Eyalet of Rumelia, thus forming the Eyalet
Eyalet_of_the_Archipelago
Period of Byzantine history from 867 to 1057
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Byzantine Empire under the Macedonian dynasty
Byzantine_Empire_under_the_Macedonian_dynasty
Conversion of Slavic state to Christianity
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Christianization of Kievan Rus'
Christianization_of_Kievan_Rus'
Byzantine-Armenian noble family
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Lekapenos
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List of Dungeons & Dragons rulebooks
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Wife of the last Byzantine emperor
Castle) while giving birth to a stillborn daughter. She was buried in Mystras. Nada Zečević makes no mention of a pregnancy, simply that Theodora died
Theodora_Tocco
death. Voiced by Erik Scott Kimerer (English) and Yūki Kaji (Japanese). Mystras Leoxses He was first prince of Sasan and the older son of Knight King Darius
List_of_fictional_princes
Castle on the Greek island of Lesbos
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Castle_of_Mytilene
Capital of the Eastern Roman and Ottoman empires
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Constantinople
Fictional continent in Forgotten Realms
Bane, Chauntea, Grumbar, Istishia, Kelemvor, Kossuth, Lathander, Lolth, Mystra, Oghma, Shar, Silvanus, Sune, Talos, Tempus, Torm, Tyr, Ubtao Intermediate
Faerûn
Mountain and peninsula in northeastern Greece
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Mount_Athos
Byzantine administrative unit (theme)
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Cyprus_(theme)
Eastern Orthodox monastery, Mount Athos
Koules (Castello a Mare) Larissa Castle, Argos Leros Castle Livadeia Castle Mystras Monemvasia Methoni Castle Monastery of Saint John the Theologian Miryna
Simonopetra
notably, the same period saw the expansion of the Byzantine province of Mystras: the bailli and his army were heavily defeated at the Battle of Saint George
Frederick_Trogisio
15th-century Greek scribe, diplomat, scholar and lecturer
it most likely referred to Mystras, the second largest city in the rapidly decaying Byzantine Empire of the time. Mystra was located in the hills overlooking
George_Hermonymus
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