GREEK MYTHOSThe Godsunder Codex · Places
ALYZEIA (city in Acarnania)
Ancient city of Akarnania
- Kind of place
- City
- Region
- Acarnania
- Where
- 38.71° N, 20.95° E
A harbour sacred to Hercules is located opposite the city. Strabo 10.2.21 A grove near the city contained a statue of Hercules' labours by Lysippus. Strabo 10.2.21
Described in the sources
Alyzia is a city in Acarnania that was listed among the cities belonging to the Acarnanians. Pliny, Nat. Hist. 4.2 ΒΆ1 +2 The city is situated fifteen stadia away from the sea. Strabo 10.2.21 Alyzia is one of several cities dependent upon Nicopolis. Strabo 10.2.2 Stratus is located halfway between Alyzia and Anactorium. Strabo 10.2.2
Stories and history
A Roman governor moved the statue of Hercules' labours from the grove to Rome. Strabo 10.2.21