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Greek myths

Take a Trip to Greece’s “Loch Ness” – Lake Stymphalia [video]

2020-08-31 by Argophilia Travel News

Lake Stymphalia

Lake Stymphalia is one of Greece’s most beautiful and mysterious places, the place where Herakles defeated the Stymphalian Birds.

Tags: Greek attractions, Greek destinations, Greek myths, Herakles, Lake Stymphalia, myths, Stymphalian Birds, Stymphalian Lake

The Last Priest of Poseidon

2020-02-14 by Phil Butler

The Course of Empire

For Plato the island of Atlantis was Poseidon’s domain. Here on Crete the gods are still at play.

Tags: Amnissos, ancient Crete, antiquity, crete, gods, Greek gods, Greek myths, Halicarnassus, Knossos, Korinthos, Minoan gods, Minoan myths, myths, Phaistos, Philistos, Poseidon, priests

A Picture Window Onto the Real “Lost Tales of Greece”

2019-08-10 by Phil Butler

Kassandra

A historical look at “Old Flames Burn Brighter” the latest AC Odyssey Quest adventure. These are the Lost Tales of Greece.

Tags: Ancient Greece, Eagle Bearer, Greece, Greek heroes, Greek myths, heroes, Kassandra, Leonidas, Leonidas I, Lost Tales of Greece, Old Flames Burn Brighter, Peloponnesian War, sparta, Spartans, West Wind

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Stories of Interest

Zero Stray Pawject

Minoa Pediada Launches Sterilisation and Microchipping Drive, 5–10 December

2025-11-29 By Iorgos Pappas

Minoa Pediada launches a new 5–10 December sterilisation and microchipping drive with Zero Stray Pawject, calling residents and volunteers to help reduce stray animals.

Malaka

What Malaka Really Means in Crete

2025-11-28 By Arthur Butler

Every Greek knows Malaka, but Crete has weaponized it into a cultural art form

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Why Olive Oil Standards Matter More Than Ever

2025-11-28 By Victoria Udrea

Online seminar on olive oil contamination in Crete raises concerns for producers and hospitality businesses. What tourism stands to lose.

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Tourist Police 171 Crete Help Line

2025-11-28 By Manuel Santos

Every traveler in Crete should save 171. It will help you with and everything that needs a gentle nudge toward honesty.

TAXI Heraklion

Heraklion Taxis Announce 48-Hour Strike.

2025-11-28 By Manuel Santos

The Myth of “Unfair Competition” Let us address the fantasy. There is: The only “competition” Heraklion taxis have is: The bus. A bus that costs €1.20. A bus that arrives on time. A bus that does not play trap music at 7:30 AM. A bus that—scandalously—follows the shortest route. Heraklion Taxis Announce Strike — The […]

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