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PYRASUS (settlement in Pelasgiotis)

Ancient settlement in Magnesia, Greece

Pyrasus, Sanctuary of Ceres, near: concept painting for Godsunder
Pyrasus, Sanctuary of Ceres, near. Concept painting for the game, drawn from Iliad 2 ¶55; Strabo 9.5.14.
Kind of place
Settlement
Region
Pelasgiotis
Where
39.28° N, 22.82° E

The settlement served as a sanctuary dedicated to the goddess Ceres. Iliad 2 ¶55 Pyrasus is described as having flowery meadows. Iliad 2 ¶55 A grove and a temple dedicated to Ceres were located two stadia from the city. Strabo 9.5.14

Described in the sources

Pyrasus was a city that possessed a good harbour. Strabo 9.5.14 Pyrasus was situated within the territory of Phthiotis. Strabo 9.5.14 The settlement was situated twenty stadia away from Thebae, which was located at a higher elevation than Pyrasus. Strabo 9.5.14

From the Mythos Codex: 6 facts shown here of 7 about Pyrasus, each checked against the ancient passage it cites. Updated 9 November 2026.

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