Mount Phoukas

Mount Phoukas or Foukas (Greek: Φουκάς) is a mountain in the Peloponnesus in Greece.[1] Anciently, it was called Apesas (Ancient Greek: Ἀπέσας; Latin: Apesas mons);[2] it towered above Nemea in the territory of Cleonae, Argolis, and was where Perseus is said to have been the first person who sacrificed to Zeus Apesantius.

References
  1. Mount Phoukas can be found at GEOnet Names Server, at this link, by opening the Advanced Search box, entering "-817489" in the "Unique Feature Id" form, and clicking on "Search Database".
  2. Lund University. Digital Atlas of the Roman Empire.

 This article incorporates text from a publication now in the public domain: Smith, William, ed. (1854–1857). "Apesas". Dictionary of Greek and Roman Geography. London: John Murray.

37°51′39″N 22°44′16″E


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