Tag: mythology

Glyki: The village next to the gates of Hades

Epirus is a breathtaking region of Greece that is rich in contrasts and natural beauty. Every corner of this picturesque area is steeped in history and mythology. One such place is the village near the so-called gates of Hades, where legend has it that the dead pass into the other world. This village is Glyki ("sweat" in Greek) in Thesprotia, a lush green destination that is perfect for nature lovers. Its stunning beauty is no accident, as the crystal clear waters of the Acheron River flow through it. The two ...

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Corinth: Acrocorinth, the unknown imposing rock and its history

If there's anything in Greece that no matter how much you explore it, it doesn't seem to end, that's certainly its history. So rich and so big that you look back on the depths of the centuries and always discover something new that fascinates you. Something similar happens with a monument very close to Attica and specifically to Corinth, It is the Acrocorinth. Acrocorinth is the imposing and impressive rock whose existence and history are actually known to few. Acrocorinth: The unknown imposing rock and its history Acrocorinth, in the ...

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