GREEK MYTHOSThe Godsunder Codex · Places
AZIRIS (port in Cyrenaica)
Ancient harbor of Libya
- Kind of place
- Port
- Region
- Cyrenaica
- Where
- 32.67° N, 22.92° E
A river flows along one side of the settlement, which is enclosed on both sides by beautiful groves. Herodotus 4.157.3 Azilis was characterized by having many wooded dells. Callimachus, Hymn 2 ¶4 The region of silphium production begins at Aziris. Herodotus 4.169.1
Described in the sources
Aziris was a settlement established by the Cyrenaeans in Libya, situated opposite a specific island. Herodotus 4.157.3 +1 Aziris served as the starting point for the Greeks' westward journey. Herodotus 4.158.2 The Dorians resided in Azilis before they were able to reach the fountains of Cyre. Callimachus, Hymn 2 ¶4
Stories and history
A group of people established a settlement at this location. Herodotus 4.157.3