GREEK MYTHOSThe Godsunder Codex · Places
JASONIA (PONTUS) (city in Pontus and Paphlagonia)
Ancient city of Pontus in modern-day Turkey
- Kind of place
- City
- Region
- Pontus and Paphlagonia
- Where
- 41.14° N, 37.68° E
Jasonia is a town in Pontus whose name is considered a memorial of Jason. Strabo 1.2.39 The Jasonian heroa is held in great reverence by the Barbarians. Strabo 11.13.10
Described in the sources
Jasonia is located in Armenia according to the passage. Strabo 11.13.10 Jasonia serves as evidence for the expedition of Jason. Strabo 11.14.12 A mountain called Jasonium is situated above the Caspian Gates. Strabo 11.13.10 Towns named Jasonia are found throughout Armenia, Media, and surrounding regions. Strabo 1.2.39
Stories and history
The sovereigns of the country restored some of the Jasonia memorials. Strabo 11.14.12