How Delphi got its name .... and other myths
by magor65
Apollo, the son of Dzeus and goddess Leto decided to take revenge on Python, an enormous dragon that harassed his mother. Python lived in the caves of Parnas and guarded the temple of Gaia - mother of gods. After Apollo killed Python, the place was called Delphoi, because the god came from Crete in the shape of dolphin.
Obviously, the deed was punished - Apollo had to leave Olymp. His exile lasted for a year. He went to the valley of Tempi. Here he fell in love with Daphne - a beautiful nymph. She rejected his affection and full of fear ran away. The god was just about to catch her when she changed into the bush of laurel. Apollo was quite disappointed; he made himself a laurel wreath and wearing it on his head he came back to Parnassos, where he looked for consolation among Muses - his lovely companions.
Laurel, called Daphne by Greeks, became his favourite plant. I decided to read Greek mythology before going to Greece. At school I hadn't found it very interesting, but now it was different. The myths help you understand ancient times and people who lived then. At every step you come across names and ideas that are so deep-rooted in mythology, that without knowing them your perception of this fascinating country can't be full.
THE CENTER OF THE WORLD
The...
by SirRichard
THE CENTER OF THE WORLD
The legend says that Zeus released 2 eagles from the 2 borders of the known world. They flew in straight line, and the place where they met was Delphi and to indicate the exact point they placed there the Omphalas, a decorated stone. You can see this stone in the Archeological Museum.
TREASURY OF THE ATHENIANS
by LoriPori
One of the most impressive structures in the Delphi complex, in my opinion, was the TREASURY OF THE ATHENIANS. This small Doric temple, built of Parian marble was built in 487 B.C. in gratitude to the gods for the victory over the Persians at Marathon in 490 B.C. It is located along the "Sacred Way".
THE MUSEUM
This little...
by SirRichard
THE MUSEUM
This little interesting museum is located inside the Archeological Site. The museum's collection consists exclusively of objects of all kinds from the Sanctuary of Delphi. Among its major works are: the navel of the world (a Hellenistic or Roman copy of the Sacred Stone), the Sphinx of the Naxians (550 BC), the statue of Antinous, the statue of Agias, the group of Thyiads (three colossal female figures portrayed dancing around a flowered column from the Sanctuary of Dionysos), the metopes from the Treasuries of Sicyon and Athens, the Karyatid and Zephyr from the Treasury of Siphnos, the bronze Charioteer, the head of Dionysos.
Arahova
by Lilasel
Arahova has developed into one of the most important winter vacation resorts in Greece, on account of its proximity to the Parnassos Ski Centre. (tel: 02340 226935)
There are also other sports and activities besides skiing such as trekking, cycling, hiking and parasailing from one of the hills, camping in the forest, and generally other close experiences with the beautiful nature of Parnassos.
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One of the steep streets of Delphi.
Ancient Delphi.
In the Museum at Deplphi, Greece
Arachova
