What is "isthmia"

Isthmia may refer to:

• Isthmia (ancient city) at the east side of the Isthmus of Corinth, Greece
• The ancient Isthmian Games, held in the city Isthmia
• the Temple of Isthmia in the city Isthmia
• Isthmia, Corinthia, a village in the municipal unit Loutraki-Perachora, Corinthia, Greece, near ancient Isthmia
• Isthmia (genus), a genus of algae of the Coscinodiscophyceae subclass

Isthmia is an ancient city located on the Isthmus of Corinth in Greece. It is well known for being home to the Isthmian Games and is also the site of major Greek monuments, such as the Temple of Isthmia that honors the Greek God, Poseidon.