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[[File:Korinthia-IsthmusofPoseidon.jpg|thumb|250px|The Isthmus of Poseidon]] | [[File:Korinthia-IsthmusofPoseidon.jpg|thumb|250px|The Isthmus of Poseidon]] | ||
The '''Isthmus of Poseidon''' is a narrow strip of land, connecting the [[Peloponnese]] to the mainland [[Greece]], near the town of [[Korinth]]. It is also one of the regions of [[Korinthia]]. | The '''Isthmus of Poseidon''', also called the '''Isthmus of Korinth''', is a narrow strip of land, connecting the [[Peloponnese]] to the mainland [[Greece]], near the town of [[Korinth]]. It is also one of the regions of [[Korinthia]]. | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
The isthmus was home to the [[Isthmian Games]] as established by [[Sisyphos]], the founder of Korinth, in honor and memory of [[Melikertes]]. An [[Altar of Melikertes|altar]] dedicated to Melikertes was part of the Games and the cult related to them.<ref name="ACOd">''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]''</ref> | The isthmus was home to the [[Isthmian Games]] as established by [[Sisyphos]], the founder of Korinth, in honor and memory of [[Melikertes]]. An [[Altar of Melikertes|altar]] dedicated to Melikertes was part of the Games and the cult related to them.<ref name="ACOd">''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]''</ref> | ||
During the [[Peloponnesian War]], the [[Mercenary| | During the [[Peloponnesian War]], the ''[[Mercenary|misthios]]'' [[Kassandra]] explored the area.<ref name="ACOd" /> | ||
==Landmarks== | ==Landmarks== | ||
Revision as of 12:40, 3 September 2019

The Isthmus of Poseidon, also called the Isthmus of Korinth, is a narrow strip of land, connecting the Peloponnese to the mainland Greece, near the town of Korinth. It is also one of the regions of Korinthia.
History
The isthmus was home to the Isthmian Games as established by Sisyphos, the founder of Korinth, in honor and memory of Melikertes. An altar dedicated to Melikertes was part of the Games and the cult related to them.[1]
During the Peloponnesian War, the misthios Kassandra explored the area.[1]
Landmarks
Notable landmarks in the area include the Diolkos, the Grave of Sisyphos, and the Sanctuary of Isthmia.[1]
Appearances
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