The island was referred to by many of the ancient writers (Thoukydídis, Strávonas) as PÁTNOS and, like N. Léros, was protected by goddess Ártemis. There are remains of an ancient settlement with a citadel (4th century BC) in “Kastélli”. The island was used as a place of exile during the Roman rule, and one of…
The island’s name during antiquity was IETOÚSSA. The historian Thoukidídis and the geographer Strávon called it TRAGAÍA / TRAGAÍAI. It owes the name “Agathonísi” to its inhabitants, who are good (agathós) people. During ancient years the island was inhabited by Dorians and later by Iones (there are building ruins dating from this period). The philosopher…