town of Bessarabia in European Russia, seated on the river Nister, in E. Long. 29. 5. N. Lat. 46. 40. It is remarkable for being the place of retreat of Charles XII. after he was defeated by the Russians at the battle of Pultowa in 1709.

Benderassen, a town of the island of Borneo in Asia, and capital of a kingdom of the same name. It has a good harbour; and stands in E. Long. 113. 50. S. Lat. 2. 40.

Bendidida, in antiquity, a festival, not unlike the Bacchanalia, celebrated by the Athenians in honour of Diana.

Bending,