Phoinix (Malis)
Phoinix ( ancient Greek Φοίνιξ ) is the name of a small river in the Fthiotida . The river has its source in the Kallidromo Mountains and flows northwards. In the plain it turns to the east and flows into the Gulf of Malia . Today it only carries water in heavy rain.
The river was named Phoinix in ancient times. It is said to be named after Phoinix , the son of Amyntor , whose grave was located nearby. In the 5th century BC BC it flowed into the Asopos River shortly before it flowed into the Gulf of Malia. Near the mouth of the Phoinix, which was about 3 km west of central Thermopylae , there was a bottleneck that only offered space for a car. This bottleneck was considered the westernmost gate of Thermopylae. The village of Anthele was also nearby .