GREEK MYTHOSThe Godsunder Codex · Places
ARGURA (city in Pelasgiotis)
Ancient city of Thessaly
- Kind of place
- City
- Region
- Pelasgiotis
- Where
- 39.67° N, 22.33° E
The city is located on the banks of the river Peneius. Strabo 9.5.19 The Lapithae, led by Ixion and Peirithous, conquered the area after defeating the Perrhaebi. Strabo 9.5.19
Described in the sources
The town of Atrax is situated forty stadia above the city along the river. Strabo 9.5.19 The ancient city known as Argissa is identified with the later settlement called Argura. Strabo 9.5.19