A city in Elis.
During the Trojan War, a total of forty ships from Bouprasion and other cities in Elis sailed to Troy. The Elean1 Akhaians were divided into four groups, each with a different commander.
As a young man, Nestor of Pylos attended the burial of King Amaryngkeus at Bouprasion. Nestor competed in the funeral games held in honor of Amaryngkeus and, with the exception of the chariot race, won every event.
1. The people of Elis were called Eleans and Epeians.
| References: Homer, Iliad book 2, line 615; book 11, lines 756, 760; book 23, line 631 |