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Greek myths are familiar to us from childhood. And although Greece itself with since antiquity has changed a lot, its mythology is inalienable part of the image of the country. Wherever tourists go, in each In the region of Greece, there are places that are somehow connected with the gods and heroes.
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Delos remained in myths as the birthplace of Apollo and his sister Artemis. Latona (their mother and Zeus’ mistress), fleeing anger Hera and the dragon sent by her wandered around the world and found her shelter on delos. At that time, according to mythology, he freely swam by sea waves. Only Latona set foot on the island’s land like that stopped and forever took his place.
Artemis was born first. And only 9 days later on the rocky and sad Delose Apollo appeared to the world, illuminating everything around with light. AT an exchange for a shelter provided by the mother of Apollo, a born son was obliged to patronize the island.
In ancient times, Delos was a revered and sacred island, on which housed the temple of Apollo. Numerous monuments the ones who decorated it were gifts and brought from other islands. Now Delos is an uninhabited island legend. Found on its territory the sanctuary of Artemis, Apollo and their mothers. Island preserved objects different eras: as built by representatives of early civilizations, and the first Christians.
How to get there?
Delos can be reached from nearby Mykonos. First option – by water taxi from some of the island’s beaches. The second is from the old port of Mykonos. All ships depart in the morning (before 11:00) to return in advance because no infrastructure and opportunities stay on delos no.
There are many local companies in Mykonos that offer excursions to Delos with a guide or just a transfer to the island. Price starts from 20 euros.
Ticket price
Arriving at Delos will have to pay 5 euros for entrance.
Knossos palace
One of the most famous “mythological traces” of Crete – Knossos palace. His story is connected with King Minos, who in his Labyrinth kept the Minotaur. This monster was born of love the bull and wife of Minos. To devour the Minotaur was given away by criminals, and also specially brought from Athens girls and boys. According to to other interpretations, the captives wandered around the Maze and died, not having managed to get out. Cope with the Minotaur, Theseus, who killed monster with its powerful fists. Having overcome the enemy, he left Labyrinth with the help of the thread of the sister of Minotaur – Ariadne.
Palace of Minos, restored and refined, preserved in Crete. Today it is the most visited monument of the island. Many not doubt: it was here, judging by the scale of the excavations, that the legendary Labyrinth. But there is a version that it was built much later than created myth.
How to get there
The easiest way is to buy a trip to Knossos from Coral Travel, Mouzenidis, Tez Tour or Beleon. But because of the incredible popularity of inspection of the monument emit no more than 2 hours. Much more profitable come to Knossos independently from the bus station of Heraklion. Here there is a special ticket office for buying tickets to the palace Minos
Ticket price
6 euros.
Delphi
In mainland Greece, you can go in search of myths in Delphi. In ancient times, the Greeks considered this city the center of the world. If a believe mythology, the great Zeus from two different points of the world released eagles. The birds collided over Delphi. The place where they fell Marked with a big stone – Dumb of the Earth. His copy is kept in a local the museum.
The city was a religious center with the temple of Apollo, which owned a share of this territory. He also founded the Delphic Oracle. The sanctuary of Apollo was the center of pilgrimage. To Oracle came for advice before the fights, in the case of family problems or to make a political decision. Tips were given priests on behalf of Apollo.
Today in Delphi you can see fragments of the temple of Apollo and partially surviving sculptures. Near the paved sacred road. The treasury of the Athenians is well preserved – the bas-reliefs and sculptures from She exhibited in the Delphic Museum.
How to get there
Many tour operators offer exciting excursions to Delphi. Biblio Globus, Vilar Tours and Mouzenidis is a two-day trip combined with visit meteor. The last tour operator offers one-day options with visiting only Delphi or, in addition to this, Monastery of St. Luke. Another way is to buy an excursion from a local travel agencies. Tourist buses run to Delph regularly. On your own you can get from Athens (1.5 hours) by car or from bus station. Nearby there are hotels and all necessary infrastructure, therefore, it is better to go to Delphi for a couple of days.
Ticket price
In Delphi, a single ticket to the museum and the excavation zone costs 9 Euro.
These three places in Greece are only a small fraction. attractions related to mythology. In the second part to get acquainted with new directions frozen at the border reality and legends.
