TEMENIUM (port in Argolis)
Port town in ancient Argolis, Greece
- Kind of place
- Port
- Region
- Argolis
- Landmarks
- Sanctuary of Aphrodite Pausanias 2.38.1; Sanctuary of Poseidon Pausanias 2.38.1; Tomb of Temenus Pausanias 2.38.1; Fortifications Pausanias 2.38.1
- Where
- 37.58° N, 22.74° E
Temenium is a port town belonging to the Argives, situated within the territory of Argos. Pausanias 2.38.1 Temenium is located on the coast between the river Phrixus and the settlement of Lerna. Pausanias 2.36.6 A sanctuary dedicated to Poseidon is constructed within the town. Pausanias 2.38.1
Described in the sources
Temenus is buried at Temenium, with his tomb located inside the town. Pausanias 2.38.1 +1 Temenium is located approximately fifty stades away from the town of Nauplia, which is situated next to it. Pausanias 2.38.2 +1 Temenium is located twenty-six stadia from Argos. Strabo 8.6.2 Temenium is situated twenty-six stadia from the sea-coast. Strabo 8.6.2 The settlement received its name from Temenus, son of Aristomachus. Pausanias 2.38.1 The river Lerna flows through the district before reaching Temenium. Strabo 8.6.2 The river Phrixus flows into the sea on the route from Lerna to the town. Pausanias 2.38.1
Gods and worship
The Dorians in Argos pay religious honors to the tomb of Temenus. Pausanias 2.38.1 A sanctuary dedicated to Aphrodite is constructed within the town. Pausanias 2.38.1