Maenalus (Arcadia)

For the mountain often associated with the ancient town, see Mainalo.

For the Greek mythological figure, see Maenalus (mythology).

Maenalus or Mainalos (Ancient Greek: Μαίναλος) was a town of ancient Arcadia, and the capital of the district Maenalia (Μαιναλία),^[1][2] which formed part of the territory of Megalopolis upon the foundation of the latter city. Maenalus was in ruins in the time of Pausanias, who mentions a temple of Athena, a stadium, and a hippodrome, as belonging to the place.^[3][4]

According to the myth it was founded by Maenalus, son of Lycaon.^[5]

Its site is tentatively located near the modern Davia.^[6][7]

Notable People

• Androsthenes of Maenalus, a pankratiast who won gold in the ancient Olympic Games in 420 and 416 BC.^{[8][9]:27[10]:10}
• Damoxenidas of Maenalus, a boxer who won gold in the ancient Olympic Games in 384 BC.^{[8][9]:159[11]:246}
• Ephotion of Maenalus, a pankratiast who won gold in the ancient Olympic Games in 464 BC.^[10]:60
• Euthymenes of Maenalus, a boys' and adult wrestler who won gold in the ancient Olympic Games in 400 and 392 BC.^[8][10]:66
• Nicodamus of Maenalus, a sculptor who made statues of ancient Olympic victors and Greek mythological figures.
• Phormis of Maenalus, a distinguished fighter who became rich in service of Gelo.^[8]
• Xenocles of Maenalus, a boys' wrestler who won gold in the ancient Olympic Games in 372 BC.^[8][10]:177