Parrhasia (city)
Parrhasia (Ancient Greek: Παρρασία) was a city of ancient Arcadia, in the region of Parrhasia. It was mentioned by Homer in the Catalogue of Ships in the Iliad.[1] It was said to have been founded by Parrhasus, a son of Lycaon, or by Pelasgus, son of Arestor.[2][3] Some writers equate the city with Lycosura.[4]
References[]
- ^ Homer. Iliad. 2.608.
- ^ Pliny. Naturalis Historia. 4.10.
- ^ Stephanus of Byzantium. Ethnica. s.v.
- ^ Smith, William, ed. (1854–1857). "Arcadia". Dictionary of Greek and Roman Geography. London: John Murray.
Categories:
- Populated places in ancient Arcadia
- Former populated places in Greece
- Lost ancient cities and towns
- Locations in the Iliad
- Ancient Arcadia geography stubs