significance of the town, the Athenians eventually acquiesced and the cult of Diónysos Eleuthereús ("Dionysus the Liberator") was symbolically transferred to Athens. The feast of the Dionýsia, originally an Eleutherean festival in celebration of the new wine, was the event that led to the creation of what was then a completely new literary and artistic genre: the theatre; consequently, at the Theatre of Dionysus, the priest of Dionysus Eleuthereus was the principal honoree and his ornate marble throne was center-placed in the front row of the spectator seats. Famous historical figures originate from here, such as Myron of Eleutherae, a famous sculptor known primarily for his Discobolus (discus thrower). His son, Lycius, was also a renowned sculptor. External links Official website Myron of Eleutherae Greek mythology Cities in ancient Attica Populated places in ancient Attica Former populated places in Greece Geography of ancient Attica Archaeological sites in Attica Ancient Greek archaeological sites in Greece Ancient Greek fortifications in Greece Locations in Greek mythology