Comāna
（Κόμανα).
1.
A city of Pontus, surnamed Pontica, to distinguish it from the Cappadocian city of the same name. It was situated to the northeast of Zela, and not far from the source of the Iris. This place was celebrated for the worship of the goddess Mâ, supposed to answer to the Bellona of the West. She was likewise revered with equal honours in the Cappadocian Comana. The priesthood attached to the temple was an office of the highest emolument and dignity, and was sought after by kings and princes. The city itself was large and populous. The festivals of the goddess, which were held twice a year, drew thither an immense concourse. There were no less than 6000 slaves attached to the service of the temple, and most of these were courtesans. Hence it was remarked that the citizens were generally addicted to pleasure, and the town itself was styled by some “Little Corinth.”
2.
A city of Cappadocia, celebrated for its temple of Artemis Taurica.