A densely forested mountain on the island of Ithaka (Ithaca).
During the Trojan War, King Odysseus of Ithaka commanded the Achaian (Achaean) soldiers from the Ionian Islands and adjacent mainland shores.
Describing his home, Odysseys said Ithaka was clearly seen from the sea with Mount Neriton conspicuous from afar covered with waving forests. Returning to Ithaka by night and awakening in a cave by the sea, Odysseus wasn't sure if he was actually on his home island. The goddess Athene (Athena) assured him he was home and as proof pointed out Mount Neriton, clothed in forests.
Latitude North, Longitude East
38.4060, 20.6688
| References: Homer, Iliad book 2, line 632 Homer, Odyssey book 9, line 22; book 13, line 351 Strabo, Geography book 10.2.9, 10.2.10 and 10.2.11 Pindar, Olympian Ode 7 line 87 |