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ANTHEIA (town in Achaea)

Ancient town incorporated in Patrae

Antheia in the Age of Heroes, near: concept painting for Godsunder
Antheia in the Age of Heroes, near. Concept painting for the game, drawn from Pausanias 7.18.2; Pausanias 7.18.3; Pausanias 7.19.1.
Kind of place
Town
Region
Achaea
Where
38.28° N, 21.80° E

The city was established jointly by Triptolemus and Eumelus. Pausanias 7.18.3 Antheia shared a temple of Artemis Triclaria with neighboring towns. Pausanias 7.19.1

Described in the sources

Antheia was a settlement where Ionians resided, where displaced Patrae residents settled, and where the Achaeans were prohibited from residing by Patreus. Pausanias 7.18.5 +2 The town received its name from Antheias, the son of Eumelus. Pausanias 7.18.3 Antheia shared a common sacred precinct with Aroe and Mesatis. Pausanias 7.19.1 A third city named Mesatis was founded between Antheia and Aroe. Pausanias 7.18.4

Stories and history

Patreus forbade the Achaeans to settle in Antheia after they expelled the Ionians. Pausanias 7.18.5

From the Mythos Codex: 7 facts shown here, each checked against the ancient passage it cites. Updated 9 November 2026.

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