MYRINA (city in Mysia and Aeolis)
Ancient city of Aeolis, in modern-day Turkey
- Kind of place
- City
- Region
- Mysia and Aeolis
- Where
- 38.84° N, 26.99° E
Myrina is identified as an Aeolian city. Strabo 13.3.5 The city possesses a harbour. Strabo 13.3.5 The Amazons are said to have founded the city and named it after themselves. Strabo 11.5.4
Described in the sources
Myrina is listed as one of the ancient cities belonging to the Aeolian group. Herodotus 1.149.1 +1 The city's name originated from an Amazon warrior named Myrina who was buried in the plain of Troy. Strabo 12.8.6 +1 Myrina is 40 stadia from Grynium. Strabo 13.3.5 Myrina is located 40 stadia from Larisa. Strabo 13.3.5 Myrina is situated 60 stadia from the promontory called Hydra. Strabo 13.3.5 A hill in the Ilian plain is called the tomb of the bounding Myrina. Strabo 12.8.6 The city of Myrina is also referred to by the alternative name Sebastopolis. Pliny, Nat. Hist. 5.32 ¶1 The location is situated near sea-shores where horses are expected to arrive. Lycophron, Alexandra ¶11 The Amazon associated with the city's name was buried under a place called Batieia. Strabo 13.3.6 The immortals referred to the burial site of the Amazon as the tomb of the bounding Myrina. Strabo 13.3.6
Stories and history
Myrina founded one city which bore her own name. Diodorus 3.55 Myrina descended through Greater Phrygia to the sea. Diodorus 3.55 Some claim the city's name derives from the Amazons. Strabo 12.3.21 A fierce wolf will leap onto the last beach near the city. Lycophron, Alexandra ¶11 Myrina left the Cilicians who yielded to her free will free. Diodorus 3.55 The Amazons invaded the fertile country described in the text. Strabo 12.8.6 Lamentation and groaning of women will be heard from tower tops. Lycophron, Alexandra ¶11 Previously hidden fountains will be opened by the wolf's action. Lycophron, Alexandra ¶11 The wolf's leap will cause a clear spring to gush from the sand. Lycophron, Alexandra ¶11 Fields of corn near the location will bristle with gleaming spears. Lycophron, Alexandra ¶11