EUTRESIS (city in Boeotia)
Ancient city in Greece
Described in the sources
Eutresis was a city held by the Boeotian forces. Iliad 2 ΒΆ34 The distance to Sicyon is a voyage of 160 stadia. Strabo 9.2.28 A poet refers to the place as Thisbe due to its doves. Strabo 9.2.28 The location is situated slightly above the sea-coast. Strabo 9.2.28 Zethus and Amphion resided there before ruling Thebes. Strabo 9.2.28 The site is located at the southern foot of Mount Cithaeron. Strabo 9.2.28 It lies on the border between Thespians and Coroneia territories. Strabo 9.2.28
Stories and history
The village contains an arsenal in a rocky area. Strabo 9.2.28 Homer mentions Eutresis in his writings alongside other nearby settlements. Strabo 9.2.27