GREEK MYTHOSThe Godsunder Codex · Places
LOUSOI (city in Azania)
Ancient polis of Arcadia
- Kind of place
- City
- Region
- Azania
- Where
- 37.97° N, 22.12° E
A sanctuary of Artemis existed within the city of Lusi. Pausanias 8.18.8 Melampus brought the daughters of Proetus to Lusi, where they were healed of madness. Pausanias 8.18.8
Described in the sources
Lusi was formerly a city in the region. Pausanias 8.18.8 Lusi is situated on the borders of Cleitor. Pausanias 8.18.7
Stories and history
No ruins of the city remained when Pausanias visited. Pausanias 8.18.8 Melampus brought the daughters of Proetus down to Lusi after purifying them. Pausanias 8.18.7