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Mainland Greece: Of Interest
Many say that mainland Greece is the real heart and soul of the country. Sure, the islands are beautiful and a must-see, but don't skip the mainland. Travel back in time to ancient civilizations that form the roots of the western world. Visit the home of the myths and the site of archaeological wonders.
Archaeological site of Epidaurus
This is one of the most beautiful archaeolgy sites in all of Greece and should not be missed! Home of the 3rd Century theater, the tragedies of Aeschylus, Sophocles and Euripides were performed here until the 4th century BC and then revived in 1955 with the Epidavros festival
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Archaeological site of Mycenae
Home of Agememnon, the ancient king, who united and commanded the Greeks during the Trojan war, the ruins of Mycenae were thought to be a myth until Heinrich Schlieman proved otherwise. At one time the city overlooked a large bay which is now the plain of Argos
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Oedipus Rex and the Delphi Oracle
The Oracle of Delphi warned Laius, ruler of Thebes, that his own child would murder him. When his wife, Jacosta, gave birth to Oedipus, Laius took him away, drove a nail through his feet, and left him on Mount Cithaeron. A shephard saved Oedipus and took him away to Corinth where he was adopted by King Polybus and his wife Periboea. Oedipus had a happy childhood, never knowing what had happened. When he get older, he too consulted the Oracle at Delphi
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