PHEIA (town in Elis)
Ancient coastal town of western Greece
- Kind of place
- Town
- Region
- Elis
- Where
- 37.66° N, 21.31° E
Pheia is a small coastal town situated on a promontory next to the coast of the Pisatae. Strabo 8.3.12 A small island and a harbour are situated in front of Pheia. Strabo 8.3.12 The Alpheius river discharges into the sea between Pheia and Epitalium. Strabo 8.3.12
Described in the sources
The town is located near the river Iardanus. Iliad 7 ¶12 +2 Pheia had walls near the stream of the Jardanes, where a battle occurred. Iliad 7 ¶12 +1 Pheia was a location where Pylians and Arcadians gathered for battle. Iliad 7 ¶12 The sea distance from Pheia to Olympia is one hundred and twenty stadia. Strabo 8.3.12
Stories and history
Some writers claim that Pheia marks the beginning of the Pisatis region. Strabo 8.3.12 According to one account, Pylians and Arcadians were about to fight by the city. Pausanias 5.18.6