Echinus or Echinos ( Greek: Εχῖνος) was an ancient Greek town of Acarnania. [1] Legend has it that it was founded by a Greek mythological figure named Echinus. [2] It is mentioned by the poet Rhianus, and appears in the list of cities of Acarnania transmitted by Pliny the Elder, who places it between Heraclea and Actium. [3] The site of Echinus is near the modern town of Vonitsa, probably the kastro (or castle) of Profitis Elias. [4] [5]
Echinus or Echinos ( Greek: Εχῖνος) was an ancient Greek town of Acarnania. [1] Legend has it that it was founded by a Greek mythological figure named Echinus. [2] It is mentioned by the poet Rhianus, and appears in the list of cities of Acarnania transmitted by Pliny the Elder, who places it between Heraclea and Actium. [3] The site of Echinus is near the modern town of Vonitsa, probably the kastro (or castle) of Profitis Elias. [4] [5]