GREEK MYTHOSThe Godsunder Codex · Places
CASTABUS (city in Caria)
Ancient city of Caria in modern-day Turkey
- Kind of place
- City
- Region
- Caria
- Where
- 36.78° N, 28.16° E
A temple dedicated to the goddess Hemithea exists within the city. Diodorus 5.62 The goddess Molpadia arrived in this city and was renamed Hemithea. Diodorus 5.62 Libations of honey and milk are offered in sacrifices held in the city. Diodorus 5.62
Described in the sources
The city is situated on the Cherronesus. Diodorus 5.62
Gods and worship
People who have touched or eaten pork are forbidden from entering the sacred precinct. Diodorus 5.62