AENUS (city in Thrace)
Ancient city of Thrace in modern-day Turkey
- Kind of place
- City
- Region
- Thrace
- Where
- 40.72° N, 26.08° E
The Hebrus river empties into the sea near this city. Herodotus 4.90.2 Hercules stopped at Aenus during his quest for the belt, where he was entertained by Poltys. Apollodorus 2.5.9 Aenus is noted for having fine mussels. Athenaeus 3.44
Described in the sources
Aenus was formerly known by the name Poltyobria. Strabo 7.6.1 Peirous, the Thracian captain, originated from this city. Iliad 4 ΒΆ39 Aenus experiences eight months of cold and four months of winter. Athenaeus 8.44 The Mendeans live inland at a distance from the sea near this city. Pausanias 5.27.12 The climate in Aenus is described as having eight months of cold weather. Athenaeus 8.44 Archestratus advises purchasing sea-pigs at Aenus for culinary preparation. Athenaeus 7.131 Aenus is identified as an Aeolian city located along the route west of the Black River. Herodotus 7.58.3
Stories and history
Hercules was entertained by Poltys at Aenus. Apollodorus 2.5.9 Hercules killed Sarpedon, brother of Poltys, on the beach near Aenus. Apollodorus 2.5.9