AEDEPSUS (town in Euboea)
Town in ancient Euboea
- Kind of place
- Town
- Region
- Euboea
- Where
- 38.86° N, 23.05° E
Aedepsus had a spring that sent out cold water near the sea. Athenaeus 3.3 Invalids drank the spring water and were greatly benefited. Athenaeus 3.3 Aedepsus is located in Euboea opposite a fertile plain between Opus and Cynus. Strabo 9.4.2
Described in the sources
The area opposite Aedepsus contains the warm baths of Hercules. Strabo 9.4.2 Aedepsus is separated from the mainland by a strait measuring 160 stadia. Strabo 9.4.2
Stories and history
The spring dried up after the tax was imposed. Athenaeus 3.3 Aedepsus was one of the places possessed by Cothus. Strabo 10.1.3 Generals of king Antigonus imposed a tax on those drinking the water. Athenaeus 3.3 During an earthquake, the hot springs in the town were suppressed for three days and then resumed flowing from new fountains. Strabo 1.3.20