Pelusium (Thessaly)

Pelusium (Thessaly) refers to an ancient town located in Thessaly, Greece. Unlike the more famous Pelusium in Egypt, this Pelusium was a relatively minor settlement. Its exact location is not definitively known, but historical and geographical texts place it within the region of Thessaly. Evidence suggests it was a polis, a small independent city-state, though its size and political influence were likely limited compared to larger Thessalian cities.

The historical record for Pelusium (Thessaly) is sparse. Mentions appear in some ancient sources related to the geography and administration of Thessaly. It likely participated in regional leagues and conflicts common in the area during the Classical and Hellenistic periods. Its economy would have been primarily agricultural, supported by the fertile lands of Thessaly.

The name "Pelusium," shared with the Egyptian city, suggests a possible connection to the abundant marshland ('pelos' meaning mud or swamp) present in both locations, though the Thessalian Pelusium’s marshland context is far less emphasized than its Egyptian counterpart.

Further archaeological investigation would be needed to fully elucidate the history and significance of this lesser-known Thessalian polis.