The Boagrius or Boagrios ( Ancient Greek: Βοάγριος), also called Manes (Μάνης), was the largest river of Locris. It was only a mountain torrent, rising in Mount Cnemis, and flowing into the sea between Scarpheia and Thronium. The river was often dry. [1] The town of Tarphe was also upon its banks. The river is mentioned by Homer in the Iliad. [2] The river significantly changed course following the Locrian earthquake of 426 BCE. [3] It is noted by Strabo, [1] Ptolemy, [4] and Pliny the Elder. [5]
This article incorporates text from a publication now in the public domain: Smith, William, ed. (1854–1857). "Locris". Dictionary of Greek and Roman Geography. London: John Murray.
The Boagrius or Boagrios ( Ancient Greek: Βοάγριος), also called Manes (Μάνης), was the largest river of Locris. It was only a mountain torrent, rising in Mount Cnemis, and flowing into the sea between Scarpheia and Thronium. The river was often dry. [1] The town of Tarphe was also upon its banks. The river is mentioned by Homer in the Iliad. [2] The river significantly changed course following the Locrian earthquake of 426 BCE. [3] It is noted by Strabo, [1] Ptolemy, [4] and Pliny the Elder. [5]
This article incorporates text from a publication now in the public domain: Smith, William, ed. (1854–1857). "Locris". Dictionary of Greek and Roman Geography. London: John Murray.