 Its creation is attributed to Phoroneus, with its first name having been Phoronicon Asty, or the city of Phoroneus.The historical presence of the Pelasgian Greeks in the area can be witnessed in the linguistic remainders that survive up to today, such as the very name of the city and "Larisa", the name of the city's castle located on the hill of the name.The city is located at a rather propitious area, among Nemea, Corinth and Arcadia.