KROMMYON (settlement in Corinthia)
Ancient settlement in the Corinthia, Greece
The wild sow that Theseus killed had its haunts in this location, and the area is now safe for farmers to plough because the local boar was killed. Diodorus 4.59 A dolphin reportedly brought the boy Melicertes ashore at this place. Pausanias 2.1.3 The settlement derives its name from Cromus, a son of Poseidon. Pausanias 2.1.3
Described in the sources
Crommyon is located within the territory of Corinth. Pausanias 1.27.9 +1 The variant account states that the female robber Phaea lived in this settlement. Apollodorus, Epitome 1.1 +1 Crommyon is located before the rocks known as Scironides. Strabo 9.1.4 The settlement formerly belonged to the district of Megaris. Strabo 8.6.22 An altar dedicated to Melicertes existed at this specific location. Pausanias 2.1.3 Crommyon is identified as a village within the Corinthian district. Strabo 8.6.22 Crommyon is located in the region of Megaris rather than in Corinth. Strabo 9.1.1 A pine tree grew by the shore near the settlement during Pausanias's visit. Pausanias 2.1.3 Crommyon is situated near a road connecting the Isthmus to Megara and Attica. Strabo 9.1.4
Stories and history
According to tradition, Theseus destroyed the sow bred at this location as one of his labours. Pausanias 2.1.3 +1 The sow Phaea was bred by an old woman here. Apollodorus, Epitome 1.1 The area was home to formidable boars in ancient times. Pausanias 1.27.9 Sisyphus discovered the boy lying there and later buried him on the Isthmus. Pausanias 2.1.3 The location is the setting for the fable of the Crommyonian sow, which tradition states was the mother of the Calydonian boar. Strabo 8.6.22