Aristonautae Explained

Aristonautae or Aristonautai (Greek, Ancient (to 1453);: Ἀριστοναῦται) was a town of ancient Achaea, serving as the harbour of Pellene, at a distance of 60 stadia from it, and 120 from Aegeira. It is said to have been so called from the Argonauts having landed there in the course of their voyage.[1]

Its site is located near the modern Xylokastro.

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Notes and References

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