Hermos (deme) in the context of "Cephissus (Athenian plain)"

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⭐ Core Definition: Hermos (deme)

Hermus or Hermos (Ancient Greek: Ἕρμος) was a deme of ancient Attica. It lay on the sacred road to Eleusis, between the Cephissus and the Pythium, a temple of Apollo on Mount Poecilum, upon a rivulet of the same name. Here was the splendid monument of Pythonice, the wife of Harpalus.

The site of Hermus is tentatively identified with Chaidari.

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Hermos (deme) in the context of Acamantis

Acamantis (Greek: Ακαμαντίς, romanizedAkamantis) was one of the phylai (tribes) of classical Athens, created during the reforms of Cleisthenes. It was named after the legendary hero Acamas, and included the demes of Cholargos,Eiresidai,Hermos,Iphistiadai,Kerameis,Kephale,Poros,Thorikos,Eitea,Hagnous,Kikynna,Prospalta andSphettos.

Pericles was a member of this tribe.

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