Bosporan

/bɑsˈpɔrən/ adjective

Relating to the Bosporus region or the ancient Kingdom of the Bosporus that existed around the Black Sea area in antiquity.

From 'Bosporus' (Greek 'Bosporos,' meaning 'cow strait') plus the '-an' suffix indicating belonging to or origin from a place. Ancient Greek colonists named the region after mythology.

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