Persephone's Island
Have you ever wondered how does winter and spring come? You can think about it in a boring scientific way or you can think of it in a more magical mythological way. Located in the middle of the Mediterranean, Sicily has a mixture of ancient history which creates a unique and timeless atmosphere. Sicily once formed a significant portion of Ancient Greece. The first Greek colony was founded at Giardini Naxos in 734BC. In 733BC, the south eastern city of Syracuse became one of the earliest Greek cities on the island. It quickly attained wealth and power, important buildings were commissioned, works of art created and sub-colonies were founded. The Greeks of Syracuse then extended their territory through warfare becoming the strongest city in the Mediterranean. Along with the Ancient Greeks came tales of Greek myths and legends many of which unfolded on our beautiful island. In ancient Greek religion and mythology the twelve Olympians are the major deities of the Greek Panthe...