GREEK MYTHOSThe Godsunder Codex · Places
MEGANISI (island in Leucas)
Island of Ionian Sea, Greece
Described in the sources
The Taphii were the first inhabitants of Acarnania, and their islands included Taphus. Strabo 10.2.20 +1 The island was formerly known as Taphus but is now called Taphius. Strabo 10.2.20 The island is distinct from the Echinades despite being located near them. Strabo 10.2.20 Cephalus was appointed by Amphitryon as the sovereign of the islands surrounding Taphus. Strabo 10.2.24