Acacesium or Akakesion (Ancient Greek: Ἀκακήσιον),[1] was a town of ancient Arcadia in the district of Parrhasia, at the foot of a hill of the same name, and 36 stadia on the road from Megalopolis to Phigalea. It is said to have been founded by Acacus, son of Lycaon; and according to some traditions, Hermes was brought up at this place by Acacus, and hence derived the surname of Acacesius. Upon the hill there was a statue in stone, in the time of Pausanias, of Hermes Acacesius; and four stadia from the town was a celebrated temple of Despoena.[2] This temple probably stood on the hill, on which are now the remains of the church of St Elias.[3]

Its site is located near modern Daseiai.[4]

References

  1. ^ Steph. Byz., Ethnica, s.v.
  2. ^ Pausanias, Description of Greece, 8.3.2, 8.27.4, 8.36.10.
  3. ^ Ross, Reisen im Peloponnes., vol. i. p. 87.
  4. ^ Lund University. Digital Atlas of the Roman Empire.

 This article incorporates text from a publication now in the public domain: Smith, William, ed. (1854–1857). "Acace'sium". Dictionary of Greek and Roman Geography. London: John Murray.

37°23′N 22°03′E / 37.39°N 22.05°E / 37.39; 22.05


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