GREEK MYTHOSThe Godsunder Codex · Places
DECELEA (town in Attica)
Ancient Athenian deme
- Kind of place
- Town
- Region
- Attica
- Where
- 38.11° N, 23.78° E
Agis established a fortified post at Decelea to harass the Athenians. Pausanias 3.8.6 The passage notes that Decelea produced vinegar that was highly admired by the comic poet Alexis. Athenaeus 2.76
Described in the sources
The fortified post at Decelea was used to annoy the Athenians. Pausanias 3.8.6 Sophanes, who gained fame, was a resident of this specific Athenian town. Herodotus 9.73.1 Mardonius marched his forces back through this location while heading toward the Isthmus. Herodotus 9.15.1 The Deceleans enjoyed freedom from all dues at Sparta and held chief places at Spartan feasts as a privilege due to a past deed. Herodotus 9.73.3
Stories and history
Lacedaemonians did not attack Decelea while they harassed the rest of Attica. Herodotus 9.73.3