PARTHENIUS (river in Bithynia)
River in Turkey, the ancient Parthenios
- Also called
- Bartın River
- Kind of place
- River
- Region
- Bithynia
- Where
- 41.68° N, 32.24° E
The river flows quietly and smoothly through fertile, green lands abundant with flowers. Quintus 6 ¶33 The river received its name from the flowers found in its surrounding country. Strabo 12.3.8 The daughter of Leto cools her limbs in its waters after hunting. Argonautica 2 ¶64
Described in the sources
The river flows into the Euxine sea. Argonautica 2 ¶64 +1 The river's source is located in the region of Paphlagonia. Pliny, Nat. Hist. 6.2 ¶1 +1 The river flows through the city of Arpina. Strabo 8.3.32 The river is described as being very gentle. Argonautica 2 ¶64 The river is described as having mild waters. Argonautica 3 ¶72 Cleitus was born beside this river by a bright-haired Nymph. Quintus 6 ¶33 The island of Parthenia was named after the river Parthenius. Strabo 10.2.17 The river runs in the direction of the road leading to Pheraea. Strabo 8.3.32 The river is located in Arcady, where Hercules is to be mourned. Seneca, Hercules Oetaeus act 5 ¶12 Mourning cries are expected to rise from the high banks of the river. Seneca, Hercules Oetaeus act 5 ¶12
Stories and history
The name of the river Parthenius was later changed to Imbrasus. Strabo 10.2.17