ἡ Κρεμαστὴ Λάρισα | |
 The acropolis of Larissa Cremaste. | |
  Shown within Greece | |
| Alternative name | Gardiki |
|---|---|
| Location | Pelasgia, Stylida |
| Region | Phthiotis, Greece |
| Coordinates | 38°57′42″N 22°50′28″E / 38.96161107956496°N 22.841235439797156°E |
| Type | Ancient city |
| History | |
| Founded | Classical period |
| Abandoned | Frankish period |
| Cultures | Ancient Greece |
| Satellite of | Achaea Phthiotis |
Larissa Cremaste (Ancient Greek: ἡ Κρεμαστὴ Λάρισα) was a town of Ancient Thessaly of less importance than Larissa in Pelasgiotis, and was situated in the district of Achaea Phthiotis, at the distance of 20 stadia from the Maliac Gulf, upon a height advancing in front of Mount Othrys.[1] It occupied the side of the hill, and was hence surnamed Cremaste, as "hanging" on the side of Mt. Othrys, to distinguish it from the more celebrated Larissa, situated in a plain. Strabo also describes it as well watered and producing vines. The same writer adds that it was surnamed Pelasgia as well as Cremaste.[2]
- ^ Strabo. Geographica. Vol. ix. p.435. Page numbers refer to those of Isaac Casaubon's edition.
- ^ Strabo. Geographica. Vol. ix. p.440. Page numbers refer to those of Isaac Casaubon's edition.