MYNDUS (city in Caria)
Ancient city of Caria in modern-day Turkey
- Kind of place
- City
- Region
- Caria
- Where
- 37.05° N, 27.23° E
The city of Myndus possesses a harbour. Strabo 14.2.20 The wine from this city is prepared with sea-water. Athenaeus 1.59 The local wine opens the bowels, aids digestion, and sometimes causes stomach cramps and flatulency. Athenaeus 1.59
Described in the sources
Menippus the Cynic nicknamed the city brine-drinking. Athenaeus 1.59 The city of Bargylia follows immediately after Myndus. Strabo 14.2.20 The former site of Palæomyndos is located near Myndos. Pliny, Nat. Hist. 5.29 ¶3 The wine from this city is useful in Athens and Sicyon. Athenaeus 1.59 The Leleges once possessed territory extending as far as Myndus. Strabo 13.1.59 Myndus is located immediately after the promontory of Astypalaea. Strabo 14.2.20 The island of Æthusa was added to the mainland territory of Myndus. Pliny, Nat. Hist. 2.91 ¶1
Stories and history
Hard water from springs or rain agrees well with the wine from here. Athenaeus 1.59 Mausolus allowed Myndus to remain untouched while relocating other inhabitants. Strabo 13.1.59 Descendants of Aetius, son of Anthas, founded the city as colonists from Troezen. Pausanias 2.30.9