GREEK MYTHOSThe Godsunder Codex · Places
CARYAE (ARCADIA) (town in Azania)
Town in the north of ancient Arcadia in the region of Pheneatis near Pheneus
- Kind of place
- Town
- Region
- Azania
- Where
- 37.82° N, 22.33° E
Caryae is located at the end of a ravine on the road to Pheneus, with the plain of Pheneus situated below the town. Pausanias 8.13.6 Maidens performed dances honoring Artemis at this location. Pausanias 4.16.9
Described in the sources
Mount Sciathis is situated near Caryae. Pausanias 8.14.1 A mountain named Oryxis is located five stades away from Caryae. Pausanias 8.14.1 Caryae is described as being skilled at raising hymns that win Diana's applause. Statius, Thebaid 4.173-199 ΒΆ3