Mythagora Homepage

Geography Index

Alesion Hill
Hill of Alesium

A landmark in Elis.

Alesion Hill

 The Alesion Hill and Olenie rock were distinctive landmarks between the cities of Hyrmine and Myrsinos. In a skirmish prior to the Trojan War, Nestor of Pylos pursued the Eleans until he was turned back by the goddess Athene at Alesion Hill.

References:
Homer, Iliad book 11, line 757
Homepage  Site Search
Copyrighted Material—All Rights Reserved
Back to Top