HALIARTOS (city in Boeotia)
Ancient city-state of Boeotia
- Kind of place
- City
- Region
- Boeotia
- Where
- 38.37° N, 23.10° E
Haliartus was situated near Lake Copais and the Teneric plain. Strabo 9.2.27 It was situated close to a marsh known for producing flute-reeds. Strabo 9.2.30 The grove of Onchestus is located within the territory of Haliartus. Strabo 9.2.33
Described in the sources
Haliartus is located in the region of Boeotia, inland from Thespiae, in a narrow area between a mountain and Lake Copais. Pausanias 3.5.3 +3 Homer described Haliartus as a grassy location. Hymn III to Delian Apollo ll. 239-243 +2 The tomb of Lysander the Lacedaemonian is situated within Haliartus. Pausanias 9.32.5 +1 The Permessus and Olmeius rivers flow into Lake Copais near this city. Strabo 9.2.19 +1 A poet describes Haliartus as being grassy. Strabo 9.2.18 Ocalea is located midway between Haliartus and Alalcomene. Strabo 9.2.26 Medeon is assigned by some to the territories of Haliartus. Strabo 9.2.26 Ocalea is assigned by some to the territories of Haliartus. Strabo 9.2.26 A river in the region is named Lophis because of this event. Pausanias 9.33.4 The city has roofless temples that contain no images inside. Pausanias 9.33.3
Stories and history
Lysander and his forces attacked the walls of the city, which were defended by troops from Thebes and Athens. Pausanias 3.5.3 +1 Lysander was killed in battle near the city's walls. Pausanias 3.5.3 The citizens of Haliartus refused to rebel against Thebes. Pausanias 3.5.3 The city was destroyed during the conflict involving Perseus. Strabo 9.2.30 Reeds used to make musical pipes grow in the marsh at Haliartus. Strabo 9.2.18 The river Melas was absorbed by lakes and marshes around Haliartus. Strabo 9.2.18 Thebans and Athenians secretly entered the city before the assault. Pausanias 3.5.3 Water rose from the earth where the blood of the slain youth flowed. Pausanias 9.33.4 Athamas adopted a son named Haliartus, who was the son of Thersander. Pausanias 9.34.7 The inhabitants of Haliartos wear empty lion jaws as protective helmets. Statius, Thebaid 7.255-281 ΒΆ1