GREEK MYTHOSThe Godsunder Codex · Places
AIGAI (city in Emathia)
Ancient Macedonian capital
- Kind of place
- City
- Region
- Emathia
- Where
- 40.48° N, 22.32° E
Poseidon is described as the lord of the wide region of Aegae. Hymn XXII to Poseidon ll. 1-5 The corpse of Alexander was intended to be transported to this location. Pausanias 1.6.3
Described in the sources
Nicostratus was transported to this location after being kidnapped as an infant. Pausanias 5.21.11
Stories and history
A resident of this city purchased the young Nicostratus after his abduction. Pausanias 5.21.11