Stiphane

STIPHANE (Στιφάνη), a lake in the northwestern part of Pontus, in the district called Phazemonitis. The lake was entensive and abounded in fish, and its shores afforded excellent pasture (Strab. 12. p. 560.) Its modern name is Boghaz Kieui Ghieul. (Hamilton, Researches, 1. p. 336. foll.)