ICARIA (island)
Greek island in the Aegean Sea
- Kind of place
- Island
- Where
- 37.58° N, 26.17° E
The island was named Icaria in memory of Icarus who died there. Diodorus 4.77 Hercules renamed the island Icaria in honor of Icarus, who fell there during his flight, and buried his body on the island after finding it washed ashore. Apollodorus 2.6.3 A temple of Diana called Tauropolium exists on the island. Strabo 14.1.19
Described in the sources
Icaria is located to the west of Samos, near the island of Samos. Strabo 10.5.13 +1 Icaria has no permanent inhabitants. Strabo 10.5.13 The Icarian Sea takes its name from this island. Strabo 14.1.19 The best anchorage on the island is named Histi. Strabo 14.1.19 A small town named Oenoë is situated on the island. Strabo 14.1.19 The island is famous despite its uninhabited state. Strabo 10.5.13 A promontory on the island extends towards the west. Strabo 14.1.19 A promontory on Samos looks towards Drepanum in Icaria. Strabo 14.1.15 Icaria served as the departure point for a journey to Naxos. Apollodorus 3.5.3 Icaria gives its name to the Icarian sea located in front of it. Strabo 10.5.13
Stories and history
Daedalus departed from the island after Icarus perished. Diodorus 4.77 The island's total circumference measures three hundred stadia. Strabo 14.1.19 The island possesses pastures that are used by the people of Samos. Strabo 10.5.13 The island lacks proper harbours and offers only anchorages for ships. Strabo 14.1.19 The Samians currently occupy the depopulated island for cattle pasture. Strabo 14.1.19