What is another word for mytilene?
Pronunciation: [mˈa͡ɪta͡ɪlˌiːn] (IPA) 
Mytilene is mainly known as the capital of the Greek Island of Lesbos. The island itself has various synonyms, such as Lesvos, Lesvos Island, and Mytilini. Another synonym for Mytilene is the Port of Mytilene, which is an important harbor on the Aegean Sea. The city is also sometimes called Mitilini, which is just a slightly different spelling of the same name. Furthermore, the city is also known as the birthplace of the early 20th-century poet Odysseas Elytis who often cited Mytilene in his works. Additionally, many locals refer to Mytilene simply as "the town," as it is the largest settlement on the island.
