KARYSTOS (city in Euboea)
Ancient city-state on Euboea
- Kind of place
- City
- Region
- Euboea
- Patron
- Apollo
- Landmarks
- Temple of Apollo Marmarinus Strabo 10.1.6
- People of myth here
- Alcathous
- Where
- 38.02° N, 24.42° E
The city contains a temple dedicated to Apollo Marmarinus. Strabo 10.1.6 Carystus is located in Euboea at the base of the mountain known as Oche. Pausanias 1.32.3 The marble from Carystus was used in the form of pillars or slabs. Pliny, Nat. Hist. 36.8 ¶1
Described in the sources
An Orchomenus existed in the vicinity of Carystus. Strabo 9.2.42 Carystus is situated within the fifth climatic zone. Pliny, Nat. Hist. 6.39 ¶6 The men of Carystus joined the forces led by Elephenor. Iliad 2 ¶38 Styra and Marmarium are located in the vicinity of the city. Strabo 10.1.6 The marble of Carystus was previously mentioned in the text. Pliny, Nat. Hist. 36.8 ¶1 The territory of the city is currently held by the Eretrians. Strabo 10.1.6 Carystus is located in Euboea, near the small island of Myrtos. Pliny, Nat. Hist. 4.18 ¶8 A different place with the same name exists in Laconia near Aegys. Strabo 10.1.6 The bronze ox from Carystus was placed in the sanctuary of Apollo. Pausanias 10.16.6 A two-month wheat variety is cultivated in the area near this city. Pliny, Nat. Hist. 18.12 ¶4
Stories and history
A wine is produced in Carystus. Athenaeus 1.57 Fifty ships from Carystus participated in the expedition. Iliad 2 ¶38 People called Steirieis are also reported to live in the area. Strabo 10.1.6 Residents of Carystus transport the items to the island of Tenos. Herodotus 4.33.2 The Greeks laid waste to the city after failing to capture Andros. Herodotus 8.121.1 The wine from Carystus is described as free from fire and not boiled. Athenaeus 1.57 A unique stone found in the earth can be combed and woven into napkins. Strabo 10.1.6 Napkins made from the local stone are cleaned by being thrown into fire. Strabo 10.1.6 The Cecropidæ sent warships from here to conduct Athenio back to Athens. Athenaeus 5.49 The nearby town of Styra was destroyed by the Athenian general Phaedrus. Strabo 10.1.6