[2253] From δρυμωδὴς, “woody,” it being filled with groves and forests.
[2254] Now called the Khan of Tripotamo.
[2255] Now called Paleopoli. Here Epaminondas fell, fighting against the Spartans, B.C. 362.
[2256] In the N.E. of Arcadia. Its ruins are supposed to be those seen near the modern Chionia. It was in the vicinity of the lake of the same name, the scene of one of the labours of Hercules.
[2257] An important city: the modern Piali marks its site.
[2258] Built upon the ruins of the ancient Mantinea.
[2259] An ancient town mentioned by Homer, N.W. of Mantinea. The modern Kalpaki stands on its site.
[2260] Or Pheneus, on the N.W. of Arcadia. Phonia stands on its site.
[2261] Near Tegea; said to have been the birth-place of Evander. On the foundation of Megalopolis, it was nearly deserted, but was restored by Antoninus Pius. Its ruins are supposed to be those seen near the modern village of Thana, according to Ansart.
[2262] It being said to have been so called in compliment to Evander, a native, as above stated, of Palantium.