Marius or Marios ( grc, Μαρίος) was a town of
ancient Laconia, belonging in the time of
Pausanias (2nd century) to the
Eleuthero-Lacones; it was situated 100
stadia east of
Geronthrae. It contained a sanctuary of all the gods and, one of
Artemis
In ancient Greek mythology and Ancient Greek religion, religion, Artemis (; grc-gre, Ἄρτεμις) is the goddess of the hunt, the wilderness, wild animals, nature, vegetation, childbirth, Kourotrophos, care of children, and chastity. ...
, and in each there were copious springs of water. It is represented by
Mari, which stands on the road from
Geraki (Geronthrae) over the mountains to
Kremasti. There are ruins of the ancient town about a mile and a half (2.5 km) to the south of the modern village, and the place is still characterised by its abundant fountains.
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References
Populated places in ancient Laconia
Former populated places in Greece
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