ORYX (city in Azania)
Ancient city in Greece
- Kind of place
- City
- Region
- Azania
- Where
- 37.76° N, 22.01° E
The city is positioned above the Crocian plain. Strabo 9.5.8 The river Amphrysus flows alongside the city's walls. Strabo 9.5.8 The figure Athamas is credited with founding the city. Strabo 9.5.8
Described in the sources
The city belongs to the region of Phthiotis. Strabo 9.5.8 The city adjoins the territory of the Malienses. Strabo 9.5.8 The river Ladon flows through the location known as Oryx. Pausanias 8.25.2 The city lies midway between Pharsalus and Thebae Phthiotides. Strabo 9.5.8 Artemidorus places the city on the coast beyond the Maliac Gulf. Strabo 9.5.8 Artemidorus locates the city one hundred ten stadia from Pteleum. Strabo 9.5.8 The city is located under the northern extremity of Mount Othrys. Strabo 9.5.8 The name of the city is used in both masculine and feminine genders. Strabo 9.5.8 It borders the mountain Typhrestus and the territory of the Dolopians. Strabo 9.5.8 It is situated approximately sixty stadia away from the location of Itonus. Strabo 9.5.8
Stories and history
Philip took the city from Thebae Phthiotides. Strabo 9.5.8 The city was destroyed at some point in its history. Strabo 9.5.8 The Pharsalii restored the city after its destruction. Strabo 9.5.8