Phthia
| Phthia | |
|---|---|
| Greek mythology location | |
| Created by | Homer |
| In-universe information | |
| Other name | Φθία / Φθίη |
| Type | City / District |
| Ruled by |
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| Character | Myrmidons |
Phthia (/ˈθaɪə/ ⓘ; Ancient Greek: Φθία or Φθίη Phthía, Phthíē) was a city or district in ancient Thessaly according to Greek mythology. It is frequently mentioned in Homer's Iliad as the home of the Myrmidons, the contingent led by Achilles in the Trojan War.