GREEK MYTHOSThe Godsunder Codex · Places
LARISSA FORTRESS (city in Argolis)
Acropolis and castle of Argos, Greece
- Kind of place
- City
- Region
- Argolis
- Where
- 37.64° N, 22.72° E
Larisa is the citadel located within the city of Argos in the Peloponnesus, rising to a conspicuous height. Pausanias 3.17.1 Larisa is the location where Hypermnestra reportedly lit a beacon to signal her safety. Pausanias 2.25.4 A temple dedicated to Jupiter stands upon the citadel hill. Strabo 8.6.7
Described in the sources
The citadel is situated on a hill that is described as moderately fortified. Strabo 8.6.7 The citadel Larisa holds a wooden image of Athena, similar to the one in Lessa. Pausanias 2.25.10
Stories and history
The Argives celebrate an annual beacon festival because of the signal sent from Larisa. Pausanias 2.25.4