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HIERAPYTNA (town in Crete)
Ancient town of Crete, Greece
- Kind of place
- Town
- Region
- Crete
- Where
- 35.01° N, 25.73° E
Hierapytna is listed among the more remarkable cities of Crete. Pliny, Nat. Hist. 4.20 ¶2 The islands Chrysa and Gaudos are located directly opposite this Cretan town. Pliny, Nat. Hist. 4.20 ¶3
Described in the sources
The city's name is derived from Pytna, a peak of Ida in Crete. Strabo 10.3.20 The plain located below Hierapytna is named the Larisian plain. Strabo 9.5.19 The inhabitants of the Cretan city Larisa were combined with those of Hierapytna. Strabo 9.5.19
Stories and history
Corybus, a member of the Corybantes, is identified as the founder of the town. Strabo 10.3.19