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.


