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Anthedon (Ἀνθηδών) was a town in Boeotia, Ancient Greece, located on the coast of the Gulf of Euboea, about 15 kilometres (9.3 mi) west of Chalcis,[1] at the foot of Mount Messapius. It was member of the Amphictyonic League, and served as port for Thebes. In ancient times, it was believed to have had one of the mythical characters named Anthedon as its eponym.
The ruins of the town are situated 1 1/2 mile from the village Loukisia.
- ^ According to Dicaearchus, 70 stadia from Chalcis and 160 from Thebes.