Maenalus or Mainalos ( Ancient Greek: Μαίναλος) was a town of ancient Arcadia, and the capital of the district Maenalia (Μαιναλία), [1] [2] which formed part of the territory of Megalopolis upon the foundation of the latter city. Maenalus was in ruins in the time of Pausanias, who mentions a temple of Athena, a stadium, and a hippodrome, as belonging to the place. [3] [4]
According to the myth it was founded by Maenalus, son of Lycaon. [5]
Its site is tentatively located near the modern Davia. [6] [7]
This article incorporates text from a publication now in the public domain: Smith, William, ed. (1854–1857). "Eutaea". Dictionary of Greek and Roman Geography. London: John Murray.
37°32′58″N 22°15′57″E / 37.5495°N 22.2659°E
Maenalus or Mainalos ( Ancient Greek: Μαίναλος) was a town of ancient Arcadia, and the capital of the district Maenalia (Μαιναλία), [1] [2] which formed part of the territory of Megalopolis upon the foundation of the latter city. Maenalus was in ruins in the time of Pausanias, who mentions a temple of Athena, a stadium, and a hippodrome, as belonging to the place. [3] [4]
According to the myth it was founded by Maenalus, son of Lycaon. [5]
Its site is tentatively located near the modern Davia. [6] [7]
This article incorporates text from a publication now in the public domain: Smith, William, ed. (1854–1857). "Eutaea". Dictionary of Greek and Roman Geography. London: John Murray.
37°32′58″N 22°15′57″E / 37.5495°N 22.2659°E