ANAPHE (city)
Ancient city on Anafi island, Greece
- Kind of place
- City
- Where
- 36.35° N, 25.77° E
The Argonauts named the island Anaphe because Apollo revealed it to them. Argonautica 4 ¶102 A temple of Apollo Aegletes is situated on the island of Anaphe. Strabo 1.2.39 The islanders sacrifice to Apollo, the gleaming god and warder of Anaphe. Argonautica 4 ¶102
Described in the sources
Anaphe is located near the island of Thera. Strabo 1.2.39 +1 The island is located in the Sporades, opposite the tiny isle of Hippuris. Argonautica 4 ¶102
Stories and history
The heroes built a temple and altar for Apollo in a shady wood on the island. Argonautica 4 ¶102 The Argonauts performed water libations on burning brands during their sacrifice. Argonautica 4 ¶102 Women on the island mock men during sacrifices, a custom originating from the heroes' jest. Argonautica 4 ¶102