HERMIONE (ARGOLIS) (city in Troezenia and Hermionis)
Ancient city in Peloponnese, Greece
- Kind of place
- City
- Region
- Troezenia and Hermionis
- Where
- 37.38° N, 23.25° E
Hermione is a city in the Peloponnese on the Methana peninsula, founded by Hermion. Diodorus 4.37 The city sits on level ground that slopes up into a mountain called Pron. Pausanias 2.34.11 A temple of Aphrodite stands within the city. Pausanias 2.34.11
Described in the sources
The city borders the territory of Troezen. Pausanias 2.34.4 Lasus of Hermione composed a hymn to Ceres in this city. Athenaeus 14.19 The modern city is located about four stades away from a headland. Pausanias 2.34.11 A sanctuary of Demeter Thermasia is located within the city itself. Pausanias 2.34.12 The city of Hermione currently houses the three-headed monster Cerberus. Euripides, Heracles 442-654 part 4 Hermione contributed three hundred men to the military force described in the passage. Herodotus 9.28.4 The men of Hermione were positioned opposite the Indian troops in the battle formation. Herodotus 9.31.4 The territory of Hermione faces the islands Tiparenus, Aperopia, Colonis, and Aristera. Pliny, Nat. Hist. 4.19 ΒΆ3
Gods and worship
Local maidens and widows sacrifice to Aphrodite before getting married. Pausanias 2.34.12
Stories and history
A wall encircles the entire city of Hermione. Pausanias 2.34.11 The Dryopes founded the city with the assistance of Eurystheus. Diodorus 4.37 The temple contains a huge white-marble statue of artistic excellence. Pausanias 2.34.11 The local inhabitants claim Hermion, son of Europs, founded the old city. Pausanias 2.34.4 The Samians took the island Hydrea from the people of Hermione instead of receiving money. Herodotus 3.59.1