Azania (Greece)

Azania (Ancient Greek: ἡ Ἀζανία) was a region in ancient Arcadia, which was according to Pausanias named after the mythical king Azan.[1] According to Herodotus, the region contained the ancient town of Paus.[2]

References
  1. Pausanias. Description of Greece. 8.4.3.
  2. Herodotus. Histories. 6.127.


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