GREEK MYTHOSThe Godsunder Codex · Places
ITON (city in Pelasgiotis)
Ancient city of Thessaly
- Kind of place
- City
- Region
- Pelasgiotis
- Where
- 39.16° N, 22.71° E
The temple of Itonian Minerva is situated at Itonus. Strabo 9.5.14 Iton is described as a location associated with sheep. Iliad 2 ¶55 The river Cuarius flows near Itonus. Strabo 9.5.14
Described in the sources
Itonus is located in the inland parts above Thebae. Strabo 9.5.14 Itonus is part of the region known as Thessaliotis. Strabo 9.5.14 Iton was part of the territory held by the Myrmidons. Iliad 2 ¶55 Itonus is located approximately sixty stadia away from the city of Halus. Strabo 9.5.8
Stories and history
Hercules killed Cycnus after Cycnus challenged him to single combat while passing by. Apollodorus 2.7.7