CYANEAE (sanctuary in Lycia)
Ancient city of Lycia in modern-day Turkey
- Kind of place
- Sanctuary
- Region
- Lycia
- Where
- 36.25° N, 29.82° E
An oracle of Apollo Thyrxeus exists at Cyaneae. Pausanias 7.21.13 The spring water at Cyaneae reveals desired visions to those who look into it. Pausanias 7.21.13
Described in the sources
The Cyaneae are described as dangerous rocks. Strabo 3.2.12 The rocks are located in a place called the Symplegades. Strabo 3.2.12 The distance from the Cyaneae to the Phasis is given as 5600 stadia. Strabo 2.1.39 The distance from the Cyaneae to Mount Caspius is stated to be 6600 stadia. Strabo 2.1.39 A white rock near this location on the Chalcedonian shore causes fish to turn away. Strabo 7.6.2 The Cyaneae are located under the same meridian as the mouth of the Nile at Canopus. Strabo 2.1.39 The 20-stadia channel between the islands equals the distance between the Byzantine and Chalcedonian temples. Strabo 7.6.1
Gods and worship
The rocks make the passage through the strait very difficult. Strabo 1.2.10
Stories and history
Jason passed through the midst of these rocks. Strabo 1.2.10 Homer used the Cyaneae as the model for his fictional Planetae. Strabo 3.2.12