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Pineios is a river flowing from Thessaly, Greece, to Peloponnese. It is named after the Thessalian river-god, Peneus.[1]

History[edit | edit source]

Mythology[edit | edit source]

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[edit | edit source]

During the Peloponnesian War, the Peneios Camp in Elis was named after the river.[3]

Appearances[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ Pineios (Thessaly) on Wikipedia
  2. ↑ Discovery Tour: Ancient Greece – Elis: "The Augean Stables"
  3. ↑ Assassin's Creed: Odyssey
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