GREEK MYTHOSThe Godsunder Codex · Places
TARPHE (city in Eastern Locris)
Ancient city of Locris
- Kind of place
- City
- Region
- Eastern Locris
- Where
- 38.75° N, 22.62° E
The territory of Tarphe is productive and covered with dense woods. Strabo 9.4.6 The name Tarphe derives from the area being thickly wooded. Strabo 9.4.6 A temple dedicated to Juno Pharygaea stands within Tarphe. Strabo 9.4.6
Described in the sources
The place is currently known by the name Pharygae. Strabo 9.4.6 Tarphe is located on a height twenty stadia away from Thronium. Strabo 9.4.6 Tarphe is listed among the settlements inhabited by the Locrians. Iliad 2 ΒΆ37
Gods and worship
The local temple's name references the Argive Juno at Pharygae. Strabo 9.4.6
Stories and history
The inhabitants claim their people originated from Argos. Strabo 9.4.6