GREEK MYTHOSThe Godsunder Codex · Places
DYSPONTIUM (settlement in Elis)
Archaic Greek settlement of Pisatis
- Kind of place
- Settlement
- Region
- Elis
- Where
- 37.70° N, 21.33° E
Dyspontium is located on the road connecting Elis and Olympia. Strabo 8.3.32 The settlement is situated within a plain area. Strabo 8.3.32
Described in the sources
Tradition held that Dyspontium's founder was Dysponteus, son of Oenomaus. Pausanias 6.22.4 Dyspontium was a vassal community that joined Pisa in revolt against Elis. Pausanias 6.22.4
Stories and history
Dyspontium was destroyed by the Eleans along with Pisa and other allies. Pausanias 6.22.4 +1 Most of its inhabitants were relocated to Epidamnus and Apollonia. Strabo 8.3.32