MYSIA (region in Mysia and Aeolis)
Historical region in the northwest of ancient Asia Minor
- Kind of place
- Region
- Region
- Mysia and Aeolis
- Where
- 40.00° N, 28.50° E
The landscape lacks trees except for vines. Strabo 13.4.11 The plains are covered with ashes while the hilly parts appear black. Strabo 13.4.11 The Argonauts arrived at this region after burying Cyzicus. Apollodorus 1.9.18
Described in the sources
Teuthras, who ruled this region, married Auge after receiving her from Nauplius. Apollodorus 3.9.1 +2 The city of Cius is located within Mysia. Apollodorus 1.9.19 +1 The Greek fleet departed from this region before encountering a storm. Apollodorus, Epitome 3.18 +1 Telephus traveled to Mysia to find his parents after consulting the god at Delphi. Apollodorus 3.9.1 +1 Atarneus is a district located within Mysia opposite the island of Lesbos, inhabited by people from Chios. Herodotus 1.160.4 +1 Telephus, son of Hercules, held the kingship over this land and later departed from it to travel to Argos. Apollodorus, Epitome 3.17 +1 The Gauls were destroyed in this region. Pausanias 1.25.2 Thebe is situated near the mountain Ida. Strabo 13.1.65 Thebe is sixty stadia away from Andeira. Strabo 13.1.65 Mysia is located next to the Troad region. Strabo 12.4.6
Stories and history
The Greek forces plundered and ravaged the territory. Apollodorus, Epitome 3.17 The sons of Mysia scorn the speakers as their allies. Euripides, Rhesus 242-253 A king named Arimus is said to have ruled these parts. Strabo 13.4.11 Mysia was previously under the control of the Lydians. Strabo 13.1.65 Polyphemus founded and ruled as king in the city of Cius. Apollodorus 1.9.19 Telephus and the Mysians chased the Greeks to their ships. Apollodorus, Epitome 3.17 Mysians became masters of the country after Troy was captured. Strabo 12.4.6 Telephus armed the local people to defend the pillaged country. Apollodorus, Epitome 3.17 Many Greeks, including Thersander, were killed during the defense. Apollodorus, Epitome 3.17 Others suggest the effects were caused by fire generated within the soil. Strabo 13.4.11
Myths set at Mysia
- The Discovery of Telephus. A king orders his daughter sold into slavery after discovering her secret pregnancy. A son later finds his mother in a foreign land after seeking divine guidance. Apollodorus 2.7.4 +1 Auge