THISBE (city in Boeotia)
Ancient city of Boeotia, Greece
The city was described as a haunt of doves. Iliad 2 ¶34 Thisbe is described as thickly-wooded. Statius, Thebaid 7.255-281 ¶1 A sanctuary of Heracles containing a standing stone image exists within the city. Pausanias 9.32.2
Described in the sources
Thisbe is a city in Boeotia held by the Boeotians. Iliad 2 ¶34 +1 Homer described Thisbe as a location that was full of doves. Strabo 1.2.3 +1 The city is situated slightly above the sea-coast at the foot of a mountain, reached by crossing a plain and another mountain. Pausanias 9.32.2 +1 The distance from Thisbe to Bulis is eighty stades. Pausanias 10.37.2 Thisbe is located in the region between Megara and Thebes. Pliny, Nat. Hist. 4.12 ¶1 The distance from this location to Sicyon is 160 stadia by sea. Strabo 9.2.28 The site is located at the foot of Mount Cithaeron to the south. Strabo 9.2.28 Thisbe is described as a place that sent a warrior to the battle. Statius, Thebaid 9.758-784 ¶1 It lies on the border between the Thespians and the territory of Coroneia. Strabo 9.2.28 Thisbe is a city located on the right side of the coast when sailing along Boeotia. Pausanias 9.32.2
Gods and worship
Residents of the city hold a festival named the Heracleia. Pausanias 9.32.2
Stories and history
The city contains an arsenal built in a rocky area. Strabo 9.2.28 Homer describes Thisbe as a place abounding with doves. Strabo 9.2.27 The rocky area where the arsenal stands is full of doves. Strabo 9.2.28 The people of Thisbe declared their support for the monarch's cause. Statius, Thebaid 7.255-281 ¶1 The inhabitants of Thisbe joined their military forces with Ocalea and Medeon. Statius, Thebaid 7.255-281 ¶1