Locri Epizephyrii

Epizephyrian Locris, also known as Locri Epizephyrii, was an ancient city on the Ionian Sea, founded by Greeks coming from Locris at the beginning of the 7th century BC. It is now in an archaeological park near the modern town of Locri.

It was one of the most culturally dazzling cities of Magna Graecia during the Greek Classical and Hellenistic periods and Plato described it as a city "governed by beautiful laws" It was known throughout the Greek world for innovations and expertise in music and dance, for its victorious athletes in the pan-Hellenic games, for its laws and effective government and for its military achievements. It has become known in recent times for the special prominence it gave to women.