EIONE (city in Argolis)
Ancient city in Argolis, Greece
- Kind of place
- City
- Region
- Argolis
- Where
- 37.52° N, 22.86° E
Eiones was originally a type of village located in the region. Strabo 8.6.13 The people of Mycenae depopulated the settlement of Eiones and converted the village into a station for vessels. Strabo 8.6.13 The city of Eiones was destroyed and ceased to be a naval station, and it has since disappeared. Strabo 8.6.10
Described in the sources
Eionae is listed among the settlements held by the men of Argos. Iliad 2 ¶41 +1 Eiones was a settlement held by the sons of the Achaeans. Of the Origin of Homer and Hesiod, and of Their Contest (83) Eionae is grouped with other locations in the region of Argolis. Iliad 2 ¶41 Eiones was part of the group of cities that provided eighty ships. Of the Origin of Homer and Hesiod, and of Their Contest (83) The people of Eiones followed Diomedes, son of Tydeus, into battle. Of the Origin of Homer and Hesiod, and of Their Contest (83) Eiones is listed among the places in Argolis that Homer mentions in succession. Strabo 8.6.17