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Municipality of Fixioton or Pixeoton

The municipality of Fixioton or Pixeoton was located in todays area of Asfendiou. It’s centre was in Fixa which may be connected to remains of a fortified settlement which was found between Koniariou and Amaniou. According to a myth that’s where Hercules ran to, when he was being chased as a robber by the King of Kos Euripilo and by the Meropides. It’s possible the name Fixa reflects the flight of Hercules.
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Municipality of Alention

The municipality of Alention had as its centre the Aleis and was located in the area of todays Pyli. In the large village Peli was where the seventh idyllic scene of Theokritos was played out. It’s also where the celebrations in honour of Dimitra were held.This was called Thallisia. The well known monuments from this ancient municipality was the temple in honour of Eleufisinion divinity, Dimitras and Persifonis, which was found in Amaniou, in Kiparissi, and the war memorial tomb of Harmilou
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Municipality of Antimahidon

The municipality of Antimahidon was in the area of Pyli today. In the same area was the municipality of the Eyilion, which in the Roman times joined forces with the Municipality of Antimahidon and became known as the municipality Andimahidon, Ahiadon and Eyilion. The actual centre of the municipality is not known, however an ancient necropolis was found while building the airport of Kos.
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Municipality of the Knights

The municipality of the Knights is located in the area of Mastihari and was the smallest of all municipalities. There was a sanctuary in the area dedicated to Ira and another dedicated to Dimitra. Along todays main road towards the villages is the Greek necropolis which belonged to the municipality.
 
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