 Madytus is tied to Greek mythology as it claimed to have the tomb of Hecuba in its territory.Madytus is referred by Herodotus in relation to the Persian Wars, and by Thucydides in relation to the Battle of the Eurymedon.It was a member of the Delian League as attested by Athenian tribute registries between 445/4 and 421/0 BC.