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E09 – Adonia

E09 – Adonia

Description From the sorrowful trunk of Myrrha, Adonis emerged—a figure of unmatched beauty. Loved fiercely by Aphrodite, their passion blossomed in the valleys of Cyprus. But Adonis’ fate was sealed: divided between the Upper World, where he spent half the year...
E08 – Trees Tell Their Tales

E08 – Trees Tell Their Tales

Description Wander through the myths of Cyprus’ ancient trees, where venerable barks whisper the oldest stories of the earth. These silent sentinels guard millennia-old memories, linking myth to the roots that nourish them. Seen as living monuments, they remain...
E07 – Rigena’s Castles

E07 – Rigena’s Castles

Description In the castles of Rigena, like Boufaveno and Kantara, treasures and legends are hidden. Otherworldly fortresses high in the mountains, secret doors that open only on the night of the Resurrection, and treasures that seal the fate of those who seek them....
E06 – St. Helena, the True Cross (and the 40 demons)

E06 – St. Helena, the True Cross (and the 40 demons)

Description When Saint Helena brought the Holy Cross to Cyprus, she carried with her myths and miracles. On Stavrovouni, evil was tamed as 40 demons were sealed deep within the earth. From the wood of the Cross, churches and legends sprang forth, weaving together the...
E05 – Two Rivers

E05 – Two Rivers

Description In the valley of the Two Rivers, myths of love and passion are etched into the land. Here, gods, kings, and heroes who once beheld the beauty of this place live on eternally—in the hidden caves, the crystal-clear waters, and the ancient stones that guard...