PAPHLAGONIA (region in Pontus and Paphlagonia)
Historical region of Asia Minor
- Kind of place
- Region
- Region
- Pontus and Paphlagonia
- Where
- 41.60° N, 35.00° E
Tantalus resided in the region of Asia known as Paphlagonia. Diodorus 4.74 Tantalus was expelled from Paphlagonia by Ilus, the son of Tros. Diodorus 4.74 Carambis and Criu-metopon together form a strait that divides the Euxine Sea. Strabo 7.4.3
Described in the sources
Paphlagonia borders Pontus. Strabo 12.3.42 +1 The river Parthenius has its source in this region. Pliny, Nat. Hist. 6.2 ¶1 +1 Fossil fish are found in dry ground within the region. Athenaeus 8.2 +1 The part of Cappadocia near the Halys river extends along Paphlagonia. Strabo 12.3.25 +1 The town of Cromna is situated in this area. Pliny, Nat. Hist. 6.2 ¶1 The colony of Sinope is now found in this area. Pliny, Nat. Hist. 6.2 ¶1 A gulf named after Amisus is found in this area. Pliny, Nat. Hist. 6.2 ¶1 Almond groves grow in the region of Paphlagonia. Athenaeus 1.49 The towns of Gaziura and Gazelum are located here. Pliny, Nat. Hist. 6.2 ¶1 A tribe called the Cauconiatae lives in this region. Strabo 8.3.17
Stories and history
Partridges found in this region are said by Theophrastus to possess two hearts. Athenaeus 9.43 +1 Living fish are found in deep ditches in Paphlagonia that lack river overflow and contain no standing water. Athenaeus 8.2 +1 Deïotarus also owned a small town and a fortress. Strabo 12.3.41 The ruling dynasty of the region has become extinct. Strabo 12.3.41 The Romans currently hold possession of the territory. Strabo 12.3.41 The fish in these holes are considered excellent to eat. Pliny, Nat. Hist. 9.83 ¶1 All other races in this district are of barbarian origin. Pliny, Nat. Hist. 6.2 ¶1 A seven-foot gnomon casts a six-foot shadow in Paphlagonia. Pliny, Nat. Hist. 6.39 ¶6 The day length in Paphlagonia is fifteen equinoctial hours. Pliny, Nat. Hist. 6.39 ¶6 Deïotarus possessed the town of Gangra and its associated palace. Strabo 12.3.41