Mythology of Crete

 

The history of Crete is age–long and should be traced back in the first myths and legends.

According to the Greek mythology, Zeus, the father of gods and humans, was born in Crete, where later he secretly copulated with beautiful nymph Europa, who gave her name to our continent.

It was here that for the first time resourceful craftsman Daedalus, the constructor of the famous Labyrinth, disregarded the law of gravity and flew away with his son Icarus.

Cretan mythology happens to have a unique beauty, an aesthetic wealth which has made it well-loved throughout the world.

Cretan mythology is the deepest roots of the archaeological treasures that you will have the chance to admire at many museums and at archaeological sites in every corner of the island. Myths are strongly connected to the real findings on the island.