Delos, Cradle of Apollo, a Ruined Wonder

Rineia, Greece
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Introduction

Delos Island derives from the Greek word, meaning "bright and shining," and it is said to be the birthplace of the sun god Apollo and the moon goddess Artemis. This small island is located about 4 kilometers southwest of Mykonos Island and is the smallest one in the Cyclades group of islands. According to legend, Zeus once used four of his own hairs to support the island, allowing it to float above the sea. What's even more interesting is that some claim that if you were to dive around the waters surrounding Delos Island today, you would be surprised to find that the structures match the descriptions in the myths and legends. About 2700 years ago, Delos Island was the center of religious and commercial activities during ancient Greece, but today, only a few ruins remain.
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