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Thalamai was one of 18 ancient towns controlled by Eleftherolacones who had established their cities by the sea. Many information about Eleftherolacones have been found by the work of two known ancient geographers Stravon and Pafsanias. Stravon lived about the same period as Jesus (7b.C. - 23a.C.) and is considered as the most interesting geographer and historian of antiquity. Pafsanias lived the 2nd century a.D and used to give very vivid and detailed descriptions of the places he traveled. Both Stravon and Pafsanias described Thalamai with enthusiasm.

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Close to the ancient city of Thalamai, on the way to Itilon was the temple of goddess Inous. The temple was also an oracle which Spartans used to counsel once a year. Outside the temple were two statues made of brass: the statues of Ilios and Pasifai. Inside the temple was the statue of Selini, also made of brass.

Residents of Thalamai worshiped Inous from 15th century B.C Till 500 A.D ,almost 2.000 years. Goddess Inous according to ancient greek mythology was the daughter of Kadmos and Armonia. Inous was also nurse of god Dionissos after the death of Semeli. Inous became protector of sailors in danger.

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Thalamai was the center of the federation which Eleftherolacones had created. Lefktron was also a part of the federation. Founders of Thalamai were Minies, the oldest tribe of Greece, who came to Pelloponesse from Viotia.

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