GREEK MYTHOSThe Godsunder Codex · Places
DIA (island in Crete)
Greek island
- Kind of place
- Island
- Region
- Crete
- Where
- 35.45° N, 25.22° E
Theseus abandoned Ariadne on this island after she followed him from Cnossus. Argonautica 4 ¶30 The island is located in front of a well-wooded plain that is rich in water and cattle. Strabo 16.4.18 part 1
Described in the sources
The Graces created a sacred crimson robe for Dionysus on this island. Argonautica 4 ¶30 The coast of the land of Dia was touched by Acœtes' ship while he was heading to Delos. Ovid Met. 3.511-733 (4)