GREEK MYTHOSThe Godsunder Codex · Places
KARYAI (city in Mantinike and Tegeatis)
Ancient city near Arcadia-Laconia borders in Peloponnese, Greece
- Kind of place
- City
- Region
- Mantinike and Tegeatis
- People of myth here
- Artemis
- Where
- 37.33° N, 22.44° E
An open-air statue of Artemis Caryatis stands within the region. Pausanias 3.10.7 Lacedaemonian maidens perform annual chorus-dances and a native dance there. Pausanias 3.10.7
Described in the sources
Caryae is a region near the sanctuary of Artemis where maidens performed dances honoring the goddess. Pausanias 3.10.7 +1 Caryae is described as being skilled at raising hymns that win Diana's applause. Statius, Thebaid 4.173-199 ΒΆ3
Gods and worship
The area is considered sacred to Artemis and the local nymphs. Pausanias 3.10.7
Stories and history
The city was the site where wealthy maidens were captured by an enemy. Pausanias 4.16.9