Pyrrichos


Pyrrichos is one of the oldest towns in Mani peninsula, Laconia, Greece. It is part of the municipal unit East Mani. It was promised to Achilles by the Achaeans if he took part in the Trojan War.

Name

According to one tradition Pyrrichos was named after Pyrrichos, the legendary Laconian founder of Pyrrhichus. According to another tradition Pyrrhichios was named after Pyrrus, son of Achilles, who was the first who danced Pyrrhichus, after defeating in battle Eurypylus, son of Telephus, who fought on the side of the Trojans during the end of the Trojan War.

Historical population

YearPopulation
198198
199158
200179
201157