GREEK MYTHOSThe Godsunder Codex · Places
PYTHOPOLIS (city in Bithynia)
Ancient city of Mysia
- Kind of place
- City
- Region
- Bithynia
- Where
- 40.40° N, 29.41° E
The city received its name from the Pythian god. Plutarch, Theseus 26.5 The city is situated next to a river named Solois. Plutarch, Theseus 26.5 Theseus established the city in that specific location. Plutarch, Theseus 26.5
Described in the sources
Residents name a local spot the House of Hermes. Plutarch, Theseus 26.5
Stories and history
The city of Pythopolis no longer existed at the time of writing. Pliny, Nat. Hist. 5.43 ΒΆ1 Theseus assigned the Athenian nobleman Hermus to govern the city. Plutarch, Theseus 26.5 Inhabitants mistakenly alter the name to honor a god instead of a hero. Plutarch, Theseus 26.5 Theseus appointed Solois's brothers to lead and legislate for the city. Plutarch, Theseus 26.5