In the center of the Mediterranean, Greece is endowed with many magnificent islands scattered along its coasts. They have stunning sandy beaches, excellent restaurants and five-star resorts, yet there is something about the Greek islands that sets them apart from many other holiday destinations. around the world; its mythological sites.
Many ancient societies had other ideals and myths, but none is more vital in fashion life than that of the Greeks. Their creatures have legends, their stories have fostered wonderful fictions, and their gods have been immortalized through the relentless narration of their conquests. and trials
Matched only by the Acropolis of Athens, a Greek mythological site, the ruins on the island of Delos are a must-see for those interested in ancient Greek culture. One of the best-preserved examples of an ancient Greek civilization, the island is absolutely spared from fashionable architecture and as such allows its visitors to immerse themselves deeply in history.
However, it is not only a place of wonderful ancient importance, but also a mythological ensemble. It is on this island that the gods Artemis and Apollo would have been born. As a result, the island has become a sacred place. hills while other people from all over Greece came to the shores of the island to worship the deities.
One of the most prominent and exciting stories in Greek mythology is the story of Minos, Theseus, and the Minotaur. Minos was a tough king, ruler of Crete and son of Zeus, but after betraying Poseidon, he was cursed to raise a son with him However, using this curse to his advantage, Minos built the mythical Labyrinth and imprisoned the Minotaur there. He would then send the victims to their deaths until Theseus, Prince of Athens, ventured into the Labyrinth and killed the beast.
While there are no minotaur bones to see, there are two imaginable labyrinths to explore. The first is the probable space of King Minos and therefore the maximum credible space for the labyrinth, Kommos. Located along the south coast of the island, Kommos is a wonderful position to visit, with stunning ancient ruins and beautiful ocean views.
However, if you go deep enough into the ruins of this ancient city, locate many labyrinth-like corridors and alleys that may have been the home of the Minotaur; or at least the inspiration for his story. However, just down the road you will also find Gortyn, a site of great archaeological importance for Crete and some other presumed area of the Labyrinth. Further away from the Minos area, those ruins look at a It looks a lot like the labyrinth of mythology. Perhaps then, it is more wonderful to make a stop at the two Greek mythological sites and make a decision for yourself.
Ithaca, a Greek mythological site popular as a holiday destination, is a place with a very attractive mythological past. In particular, it was home to the mythical trickster Odysseus, the island’s greatest king and the mastermind of the Trojan horse.
Odysseus is also the protagonist of Homer’s “Odyssey”. His decade-long struggle to return home after the war is at the root of many of the most enduring Greek myths.
Hidden on the island of Crete is a common piece of Greek mythological history. In a cave under Mount Ida, the king of the gods, Zeus, is said to have been born and raised.
The cave of Zeus is a charming place, with a front leading to a network of caves filled with amazing rock formations and underground pools. In fact, it turns out to be a fitting position for the beginnings of the greatest god Greek mythology has ever known. through the selection that he raised here still out of necessity.
His father, the titan Cronus, made the decision to consume all his offspring to make sure he never challenged his power. However, unbeknownst to Cronus, Zeus’ mother, Rhea, hid him in the cave so that one day he may simply return to overthrow his tyrannical father; which he did, according to legend.
Along the east coast of mainland Greece lies one of the world’s best-known herbs; Mount Olympus. This mythical and iconic Greek mythology is a breathtaking sight, but there is more to it than meets the eye.
In Greek mythology, Olympus was created after the gods defeated the Titans in the Battle of the Titanomachy; in another way known as the War of the Titans. At the most sensitive point of their summit, they then built the Pantheon, where Zeus sat on his throne as king of the gods and the rest of the deities met to discuss the problems of the global low and inspect the global of men.
Seeing all those mythological sites can be tricky, unless you rent a course aboard Deep Blue Yachting’s luxury sailboat, the Glaros. It’s a personal boat, you can set your own course and make a stopover at all the sites on this list, all in one trip.