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Theisoa (Orchomenus)

Coordinates: 37°38′11″N 22°05′14″E / 37.636282°N 22.087283°E / 37.636282; 22.087283
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Theisoa (Ancient Greek: Θεισόα) was a town of ancient Arcadia, in the territory of Orchomenus. It is mentioned along with Methydrium and Teuthis as belonging to the confederation (συντέλεια) of Orchomenos.[1] Its inhabitants were removed to Megalopolis upon the foundation of the latter city (371 BCE).[1]

Its site is located near the modern Karkalous.[2][3]

References

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  1. ^ a b Pausanias (1918). "27.4". Description of Greece. Vol. 8. Translated by W. H. S. Jones; H. A. Ormerod. Cambridge, Massachusetts; London: Harvard University Press; William Heinemann – via Perseus Digital Library., 8.27.7, 8.28.3.
  2. ^ Richard Talbert, ed. (2000). Barrington Atlas of the Greek and Roman World. Princeton University Press. p. 58, and directory notes accompanying. ISBN 978-0-691-03169-9.
  3. ^ Lund University. Digital Atlas of the Roman Empire.

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

37°38′11″N 22°05′14″E / 37.636282°N 22.087283°E / 37.636282; 22.087283