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Pineios
Pineios is a river flowing from Thessaly, Greece, to Peloponnese. It is named after the Thessalian river-god, Peneus.[1]
History
Mythology
According to Greek mythology, the hero Herakles redirected both Pineios and the Alpheios River to flow into Elis and clean out King Augeias' stable as part of his Twelve Labors.[2]
Influence
During the Peloponnesian War, the Peneios Camp in Elis was named after the river.[3]
Appearances
- Assassin's Creed: Odyssey (first mentioned)
- Discovery Tour: Ancient Greece (mentioned only)
References
- ↑
Pineios (Thessaly) on Wikipedia
- ↑ Discovery Tour: Ancient Greece – Elis: "The Augean Stables"
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Odyssey