Marius or Marios ( Ancient Greek: Μαρίος) was a town of ancient Laconia, belonging in the time of Pausanias (2nd century) to the Eleuthero-Lacones; it was situated 100 stadia east of Geronthrae. It contained a sanctuary of all the gods and, one of Artemis, and in each there were copious springs of water. It is represented by Mari, [1] [2] which stands on the road from Geraki (Geronthrae) over the mountains to Kremasti. There are ruins of the ancient town about a mile and a half (2.5 km) to the south of the modern village, and the place is still characterised by its abundant fountains. [3]
This article incorporates text from a publication now in the public domain: Smith, William, ed. (1854–1857). "Marius". Dictionary of Greek and Roman Geography. London: John Murray.
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