Where Do the Names of Greek Islands Come From?

Greek ReporterWhere Do the Names of Greek Islands Come From?Greek ReporterMythical heroes, ancient gods and kings, along with geological features, were the origin and inspiration for many names of famous Greek islands. Santorini (Thira): The name comes from the ancient Spartan Thiran who first colonized the island. It comes ...

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