Bolina

In Greek mythology, Bolina (Βολίνα) or Boline (Βολίνη) was a nymph.

According to Pausanias, Bolina was once a mortal maiden of Achaea. She was loved by the god Apollo, and when he attempted to approach her, Bolina fled from him and threw herself into the sea to escape his advances. Thereupon the god made her immortal.

On the spot where Bolina fell into the sea, the town Boline was founded and existed until its ruin in 278 BC.

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