GREEK MYTHOSThe Godsunder Codex · Places
PIONIA (MISYA) (city in Troad)
Ancient city of Mysia in modern-day Turkey
- Kind of place
- City
- Region
- Troad
- Where
- 39.63° N, 27.58° E
Inhabitants claim Pionis, a descendant of Heracles, founded the town. Pausanias 9.18.4 Smoke rises from the founder's grave when sacrifices are offered to him as a hero. Pausanias 9.18.4
Described in the sources
Pioniae is located in Mysia beyond the river Caicus, next to the cities of Scepsis, Andeira, and Gargaris. Pausanias 9.18.4 +1