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Temple ruins on the island Aegina, Greece.

Aegina, Greece – Aegina and Aeacus

The Aegina island is named after Aegina, the daughter of the river god Asopos and the nymph Metope in Greek mythology. In myths detailing Aegina’s life, she is…

The Omphalos Stone, also known as the Navel of the World, a stone artifact that sits in the Temple of Apollo in Delphi, Greece.

The Navel of the World, Temple of Apollo in Delphi

The stone Rhea tricked Chronos into eating, thinking it was their sixth child, Zeus, is known in mythology as the Omphalos Stone. In Greek, the world Omphalos means…

The image is of the inside of Dikteon Cave in Crete. Natural stalactites and stalagmites of stone puncture the inside, reflected by the water pooled at the cave\'s floor.

Dikteon Cave, Crete: Zeus’ Birthplace

There are many different theories about the birthplace of Greek god Zeus, king of the Olympian gods and the god of sky and thunder. Different stories often give…

Small tracks lead a wooden cart up to the mouth of a cave in the Mount Ida range in Crete, named the Ideon Andron Cave.

Ideon Andron Cave, Mount Ida: Zeus’ Birthplace

There are many different theories about the birthplace of Greek god Zeus, king of the Olympian gods and the god of sky and thunder. Different stories often give…