Greek mythology is not just a collection of stories – it is a charter full of places where the fantastic touches the real thing. From wooded mountains and caves to shores and rivers, mythological sites are a unique combination of history, landscape and popular imagination. In this article we explore some of the most important mythical places of antiquity, away from abstract references, and emphasize the relationship of myth with the natural environment.
Arcadia is the name of an area in modern Greece, but it was also an important place for reference in ancient Greek mythology. It was located in the heart of the Peloponnese and was considered a wild and isolated land, full of forests and mountains. According to tradition, Pan lived there along with oaks, nymphs and spirits of nature. Arcadia often... More