GREEK MYTHOSThe Godsunder Codex · Places
PHRIXA (settlement in Elis)
Ancient human settlement in Elis, Greece
- Kind of place
- Settlement
- Region
- Elis
- Where
- 37.62° N, 21.70° E
The settlement is located on a hill with a sharp peak in this district. Pausanias 6.21.6 A temple of Athena Cydonian stands on the same hill as the city. Pausanias 6.21.6 Pelops reportedly sacrificed to Cydonian Athena at this location before his contest. Pausanias 6.21.6
Described in the sources
The Alpheius river flows through the settlement of Phrixa. Strabo 8.3.12 Phrixa is depicted as one of four figures on the side of the altar. Pausanias 8.47.3
Stories and history
The city of Phrixa is now in ruins. Pausanias 6.21.6 Clymenus is said to have founded the sanctuary of Athena Cydonian there. Pausanias 6.21.6