GREEK MYTHOSThe Godsunder Codex · Places
AEGAE (sanctuary in Euboea)
Ancient town in Euboea, near which a sanctuary of Aegean Poseidon was built upon a hill
- Kind of place
- Sanctuary
- Region
- Euboea
- Where
- 38.59° N, 23.56° E
A temple of Aegaean Neptune stands on a high hill in Aegae. Strabo 9.2.13 Poseidon is described as the lord of the wide region of Aegae. Hymn XXII to Poseidon ll. 1-5
Described in the sources
The town of Orobiae is situated near Aegae. Strabo 9.2.13 The palace of King Neptune is located in Aegae. Odyssey 5 ΒΆ28 Aegae is located in Euboea opposite the Boeotian coast. Strabo 9.2.13 The distance from Anthedon to Aegae is reported as 120 stadia. Strabo 9.2.13 A city once existed on the hill where the temple is now situated. Strabo 9.2.13