Mythology in Greece

This sanctuary became synonymous with fear and terror in the ancient world.

The top of the holy mountain for the ancient Spartans looks like a pyramid—is it man-made or a natural phenomenon?

Legends hold that these unusual rock formations were once a bridal party, or perhaps a group of hunters.

This 200-meter-high waterfall marks the site of Achilles’ immortal baptism at the mouth of the River Styx.

This seaside sanctuary was once one of the most important religious sites for women in ancient Greece.

According to legend, this cavern holds the passage that Persephone used to travel to and from the underworld.

This striking sculpture of Icarus honors Greece's fallen flyers.

A magical, if a bit tacky, 1960s castle conjures up medieval fairytales and Greek mythology.

A miniature desert appears out of nowhere on the lush isle of Lemnos, like something out of a Greek myth.

This town named for the ancient God of War is home to fewer than a thousand people, but it's the birthplace of the Greek Revolution.

This smily stone feline is meant to represent a mythical lion that almost destroyed the island of Kea.

According to myth, Zeus himself was hidden in this cave to escape being eaten by his dad.

A minotaur, a labyrinth, and a dubious restoration pull in visitors from around the world.