GREEK MYTHOSThe Godsunder Codex · Places
ETIS (town in Laconia)
Town in south of ancient Laconia, Greece
- Kind of place
- Town
- Region
- Laconia
- Where
- 36.49° N, 23.07° E
A significant sanctuary dedicated to Asclepius and Health exists among the ruins of Etis. Pausanias 3.22.13 A stone image of Hermes stands on the left side of the road leading to Etis. Pausanias 3.22.13 It is alleged that Etis was named after Etias, a daughter of Aeneas. Pausanias 3.22.11
Described in the sources
The ruins of Etis are located within seven stades of the town of Boeae. Pausanias 3.22.13 Etis was one of three cities from which Boeus gathered people to settle Boeae. Pausanias 3.22.11
Stories and history
Aeneas is identified as the founder of the town during his voyage to Sicily. Pausanias 8.12.8 Inhabitants of Etis were collected by Boeus to populate the new city of Boeae. Pausanias 3.22.11