HARMA (town in Boeotia)
Town of ancient Boeotia, mentioned in the Iliad
The name Harma comes from the chariot of Amphiaraus. Strabo 9.2.11 Some claim Amphiaraus fell from his chariot near the spot where his temple stands. Strabo 9.2.11 Harma is an uninhabited village located in the Tanagrian territory, one of four villages near Tanagra, whose surrounding land is cultivated by the residents of Tanagra. Pausanias 9.19.8
Described in the sources
The name Harma translates to Chariot. Pausanias 9.19.4 The town is located next to the ruins of Mycalessus. Pausanias 9.19.4 Harma was a town held by the Boeotian forces led by Peneleos and others. Iliad 2 ΒΆ34
Stories and history
Philochorus reports that the villagers saved Adrastus's life. Strabo 9.2.11 Locals claim the chariot of Amphiaraus vanished at this location. Pausanias 9.19.4 Thebans disagree that the chariot of Amphiaraus disappeared here. Pausanias 9.19.4 Harma is distinct from a place of the same name in Attica near Phyle. Strabo 9.2.11 Others state that Adrastus's chariot was smashed there during his flight. Strabo 9.2.11 Adrastus escaped the destruction of his chariot by riding his horse Areion. Strabo 9.2.11 The villagers gained citizenship rights among the Argives for saving Adrastus. Strabo 9.2.11 According to some, Amphiaraus's empty chariot was drawn to the place named Harma. Strabo 9.2.11