Sciron
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In Greek mythology, Sciron, also Sceiron, Skeirôn and Scyron, was one of the malefactors killed by Theseus on the way from Troezen to Athens. He was a famous Corinthian bandit who haunted the frontier
Sciron beaten by Theseus, Attic red-figure cup, 500–490 BC, Louvre (G 104).
One possible location of the mythological Sceironian Rocks is Kakia Skala in modern day Attica. Its literal name ("Bad Bay") still has ominous connotations.
Troezen
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Troezen is a small town and a former municipality in the northeastern Peloponnese, Greece, on the Argolid Peninsula. Since the 2011 local government reform it is part of the municipality Troizinia-Met
Sciron
…mythology, Sciron, also Sceiron, Skeirôn and Scyron, (Ancient Greek: Σκίρων; gen.: Σκίρωνoς) was one of the malefactors killed by Theseus on the way from Troezen to Athens. He was a famous Corinthian bandit who haunted the frontier between Attica and Megaris. Sciron was the son of either Pelops and possibly…
Central square of Troezen
Coin (chalkous) from Troezen, 325–300 BC. Obverse: Head of Athena wearing tainia. Reverse: Ornate trident head; to left, dolphin upward; to right, ΤΡΟ(ΙΖΗΝΙΩΝ) "of Troizenians"