Myrrhinous, Ancient deme in Pandionis region, Greece
Myrrhinous was an ancient deme in coastal Attica serving as a local administrative unit within the Pandionis region. It encompassed settlements and lands where citizens held property and participated in local affairs.
The deme received its administrative structure during Cleisthenes' democratic reforms around 508 BCE, when it became part of the coastal trittys system. This reorganization made it a functioning component of early Athenian democracy.
The name derives from myrrh, a precious resin valued in antiquity that may have been cultivated or traded in the area. Residents gathered regularly for local assemblies and religious festivals that shaped community life.
The location sat on Attica's coast and was marked by its proximity to the sea compared to other demes. Visitors should note that this ancient site offers no visible structures or on-site information today.
Eurymedon of Myrrhinous was a resident with property near the philosopher Plato and married Plato's sister Potone. He later served as executor of Plato's will, showing how local families connected to Athens' prominent figures.
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