FAQs
Dikteon Cave is one of the most beautiful and significant caves in Greece and it has received international attention. It is located at the mountain range Dikti, near Psychro village and it is known by many names (Diktaion Andron, Dictaean Cave, Psychro Cave). It is open to the public and walkable.
Where is Zeus buried? ›
Site 5: Yuchtas mount - the burial place of Zeus
The sacred Mount Yuchtas is the final resting place of the greatest God of Greek Antiquity. Whilst the claim of Crete to be the birthplace of Zeus has been widely accepted, the myth that the god also died and was buried in the island is unique to Crete.
Is it worth it to go to the cave of Zeus? ›
Nothing cheesy about it. Beautiful views before going down into the cave. My 9 and 12 year old boys rode the donkey down from the cave and loved it. I'm not sure I would drive over an hour round trip for this, but make a day of activities in the area and it is well worth it.
Where is Zeus Hidden Crete? ›
The Dictaean Cave is where Titaness Rhea hid her son, Zeus, to protect him from his father Cronus who had the nasty habit of eating his children. This is also the place where the love stricken Zeus led princess Europa in anticipation to their union.
What cave was Zeus born in? ›
Psychro is associated with the Diktaean Cave (Greek: Δικταῖον Ἄντρον; Diktaion Antron), one of the putative sites of the birth of Zeus. Other legends place Zeus' birthplace as Idaean Cave (Ἰδαῖον Ἄντρον) on Mount Ida.
Where is the throne of Zeus today? ›
The Altar of Zeus stood on a large terrace measuring 36.44 x 34.20 meters, and is the largest known Greek altar. Only a few traces remain on-site today: the altar was completely rebuilt, complete with its original reliefs, at Berlin's Pergamon Museum in 1959.
Who is Zeus according to the Bible? ›
NLT They decided that Barnabas was the Greek god Zeus and that Paul was Hermes, since he was the chief speaker. KJV And they called Barnabas, Jupiter; and Paul, Mercurius, because he was the chief speaker. NKJV And Barnabas they called Zeus, and Paul, Hermes, because he was the chief speaker.
Who are the 12 children of Zeus? ›
According to the Theogony, Zeus' first wife was Metis, by whom he had Athena. Zeus was also infamous for his erotic escapades. These resulted in many divine and heroic offspring, including Apollo, Artemis, Hermes, Persephone, Dionysus, Perseus, Heracles, Helen of Troy, Minos, and the Muses.
How long is the hike to Cave of Zeus? ›
Check out this 4.7-mile loop trail near Filotio, Naxos. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 28 min to complete.
Is Cave of Zeus free? ›
The path to the cave is hard and risky. They have donkey taxi if you do not go on your on. The price for entrance is 6€ which is fine. The view inside of the cave is wow.
The Cave of Hades
On our second day, we ventured to the southern most tip of the Peloponnese, Cape Tainaron, referred to by some as “the end of the world”. Intrigued by the location's mythology, we headed to the Cave of Hades, a stone structure and historical landmark dating back to ancient times.
Is the statue of Zeus still in Greece? ›
Today there is nothing left of the mighty temple that housed the famous statue of Zeus in antiquity. Natural disasters have completely destroyed the once hallowed site. This graphic reproduction nevertheless provides us with a look into the past.
How many children did Zeus have? ›
In his private life Zeus was quite the lothario, fathering an unbelievable number of around 100 children with many different women (but don't hate him too much – it's just a myth, after all). Of this 100, he fathered a mix of sons and daughters, many of whom were gods and goddesses, and some became great leaders.
How deep is the cave of Zeus? ›
Once inside, the entrance of the cave widens to around 10 metres, and about 75 meters deep. Crazy! A 2.5 m wide gate leads to large chambers that stretch up to an impressive interior that uncovers imposing stalactites and stalagmites, as well as rare stone formations.
