Anavros
- Anaurus is also a genus of jumping spiders.
| Anavros | |
|---|---|
| Native name | Άναυρος Error {{native name checker}}: parameter value is malformed (help) |
| Location | |
| Country | Greece |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Mouth | |
• location | Pagasetic Gulf |
• coordinates | 39°20′58″N 22°57′53″E / 39.3494°N 22.9647°E |
The river Anavros (Greek: Άναυρος, Latin: Anaurus) is a torrent near the ancient city of Iolkos (modern-day Volos), flowing from Mount Pelion into the Pagasetic Gulf.[1] The hero Jason was said to have lost a sandal in its waters, as he ferried the disguised goddess Hera across its stream.
References
- ^
Smith, William, ed. (1854). "Anaurus". Dictionary of Greek and Roman Geography. Vol. 1. London: John Murray. p. 131.
 | This article related to a river in Greece is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. |