Iolkos was an ancient city of Thessaly and home of Jason. From there the Argonaut Campaign began to seek out the Golden Fleece. The usurper king Pelia assigned Jason the mission, hoping he would not return. Iolkos symbolizes the beginning of the heroic journey and the test of royal legitimacy. See also: Jason, ... More

Delphi was considered the center of the world in ancient Greece. There was the oracle of Apollo and Pythia, which gave oracles to kings and cities. Apollo is said to have killed dragon Python to establish his sanctuary. Delphi symbolize divine wisdom, divination and fate. See also: Apollo, Pythia, Python

Crete is the largest island in Greece and a central mythological place. There Zeus was born and raised, hidden in a cave to be saved from Saturn. Crete is also connected to King Minos and Labyrinth, where Minotaur lived. Theseus killed the monster with Ariadne's help. Crete symbolizes ... More

Corinth was a strong city of the Peloponnese and an important shopping centre. In mythology it is associated with the hero Bellerophon and the winged horse Pegasus. Also, there Jason and Medea fled after returning from Colchis. The tragic act of Medea in Corinth is one of the most shocking episodes of mythology. The... More

Calydona was an ancient city of Aetolia and became known by the myth of Calydonian Capros. King Wines failed to honor Artemis, and the goddess sent a terrible carter to destroy the land. Many heroes gathered to pursue him, between them Atalanti and Meleagros. The hunting of Calydonian Capros is a symbol ... More

Auldida was an ancient port of Boeotia and holds an important position in Greek mythology. From there the Greek forces gathered before starting for Troy. According to legend, goddess Artemis kept the winds still, requiring Agamemnon to sacrifice his daughter Iphigeni. The history of Iphigenia in Aulis is one of the... More