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MELPEIA (sanctuary in Messenia)

Ancient place in Arcadia with sanctuary of Pan Nomios

Melpeia Sanctuary: concept painting for Godsunder
Melpeia Sanctuary. Concept painting for the game, drawn from Pausanias 8.38.11.
Kind of place
Sanctuary
Region
Messenia
Where
37.43° N, 21.97° E

Melpeia is located on the Nomian mountains, to the right of Lycosura, and contains a sanctuary of Nomian Pan. Pausanias 8.38.11 Pan is said to have discovered the music of the pipes at this location. Pausanias 8.38.11

Stories and history

The name Melpeia is associated with the place where Pan found pipe music. Pausanias 8.38.11

From the Mythos Codex: 3 facts shown here, each checked against the ancient passage it cites. Updated 9 November 2026.

Every place in Godsunder: Greek Mythos stands where the ancient sources put it, and is built in the game from what they say about it. About the world.

Near Melpeia

Mount Lykaion3 kmEira (Messenia)6 kmMount Elaion7 kmLycosura7 kmAcacesium8 kmTrapezus9 kmDaseae9 kmThocnia10 km

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