In Greek mythology, Strophius was a King of Phocis and father of Pylades. When Orestes was hiding from his murderous mother, Clytemnestra, Strophius hid him. During this time, Orestes and Pylades became great friends.
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... of the island below 50° N was ceded to Japan, the Russians retaining the other three-fifths of the area. In August 1945, Russia again took over the control of Sakhalin. ...