Tag: rivers Epirus

Acheron, the river of woe. The gateway to the realm of the dead. The final voyage of mortal souls. This is the legendary stream of Epirus, where myths and tales flow in its currents. Among them is the story of Orpheus, who tried in vain to rescue his beloved Eurydice from the dark lords of the underworld and bring her back to the world of light. Acheron River and its beauties The source of Acheron lies in the Souli mountains, at a height of 1,600 meters. Two kilometers from the ...

Many parts of Greece have been associated with mythology and stories from antiquity. Traveling, therefore, you will come across many of these places about which there have been various discussions, and the myth is passed from generation to generation. One such example is the Gates of Hades, where, according to mythology, Cerberus was located. This is the Acheron River in Epirus, which is particularly popular for those who love summer holidays in the mountains but also for those who are nature lovers and make getaways to green places with running ...