Herodotus reports that this region wrapped its offerings to other regions in straw, then sent maidens to places like Dodona carrying them.
Herodotus reports that this region wrapped its offerings to other regions in straw, then sent maidens to places like Dodona carrying them. A virgin priestess of Artemis from here named Opis or Upis was lusted after by Orion. Pindar's Pythian Ode relates that Perseus saw sacrifices of hecatombs of asses while visiting this region, and the Olympian Ode claims that Heracles went to this non-Attica region to get sacred olives. A mythical fasting prophet from this region, who flew around the world on a magical golden (*) arrow, was named Abaris. A circular or spherical shrine in this region was circled by many singing swans, who also paddled around the Eridanos river that flows through it. To get here, you have to cross the Rhipaion mountains, which are beset by griffins. For 10 points, name this mythical Apollo-worshipping region where eternal spring is enjoyed by immortal or extra-long-lived people, which was believed to be far north of Greece.
Herodotus reports that this region wrapped its offerings to other regions in straw, then sent maidens to places like Dodona carrying them.
Hyperborea [or the land of the Hyperboreans]