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May 2, 2024 · King Erichthonius of Athens; Ardalus; Cacus; Hermes’s Mortal Offspring: Aethalides; Dionysus’s Mortal Offspring: King Oenopion of Chios; King Thoas of Lemnos; Eurymedon; Phlias; Phanus; Peparethus; Staphylus; Heroes. Everybody loves heroes, especially the ancient Greeks. Heroes were usually demigod children of some major deity or another.
May 19, 2024 · May 19, 2024. By Dimosthenis Vasiloudis. Nestled on the island of Lemnos, Poliochni stands as a testament to the ancient roots of European civilization. Recognized as the oldest city on the European continent, Poliochni is a site of immense archaeological and historical significance.
May 11, 2024 · In the rich tapestry of Mediterranean history, few artifacts are as enigmatic and potentially illuminating as the Lemnos Stele. Discovered on the Greek island of Lemnos, this ancient stone stele offers a rare glimpse into the Iron Age linguistic and cultural connections between different Mediterranean civilizations.
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May 10, 2024 · Its origins dating back to the 13th century BC when an ancient acropolis was established on the site. Over the centuries, it was refortified and adapted by various civilizations, including the Byzantines and the Venetians, leaving behind a unique architectural blend.
5 days ago · He served as the blacksmith of the gods, and was worshipped in the manufacturing and industrial centres of Greece, particularly Athens. The cult of Hephaestus was based in Lemnos. [1] Hephaestus's symbols are a smith's hammer, anvil, and a pair of tongs .
4 days ago · Their own medieval origin stories ascribed them an ancient and prestigious origin in ancient Roman Italy, descended from some of the Romans that had accompanied Constantine the Great to Constantinople upon its foundation in 330.
2 days ago · Several ancient cities were named Heraclea in his honor. A very small island close to the island of Lemnos was called Neai (Νέαι), from νέω, which means "I dive/swim", because Heracles swam there. According to the Greek legends, the Herculaneum in Italy was founded by him.
