MASES (city in Argolis)
Ancient city of Argolis, Greece
- Kind of place
- City
- Region
- Argolis
- Where
- 37.42° N, 23.14° E
Mases was a city in ancient times, as noted by Homer in his catalogue of Argives. Pausanias 2.36.2 During Pausanias's era, the Hermionians utilized Mases as a seaport. Pausanias 2.36.2 A straight road leads from a specific gate to the city of Mases, which is located about seven stades from the starting point. Pausanias 2.35.11
Described in the sources
Mases was a territory held by the sons of the Achaeans. Of the Origin of Homer and Hesiod, and of Their Contest (83) The people of Mases followed Diomedes, son of Tydeus, in battle. Of the Origin of Homer and Hesiod, and of Their Contest (83) A road leading to the headland Struthus begins from this location. Pausanias 2.36.3 Mases is located on the mainland part of the region known as Argolis. Strabo 8.6.17 A road to Halice branches off to the left when proceeding toward Mases. Pausanias 2.36.1 Mases is listed among cities subject to Argos in the Catalogue of Ships. Strabo 8.6.10 Mases was a location from which Achaean youths joined the military force. Iliad 2 ΒΆ41 The inhabitants of Mases were part of a group that had eighty dark ships. Of the Origin of Homer and Hesiod, and of Their Contest (83) A road leading to Mases branched off from the main straight road near a temple. Pausanias 2.36.2