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The Lion Gate (Greek: Πύλη των Λεόντων) is the popular modern name for the main entrance of the Bronze Age citadel of Mycenae in Southern Greece. It was erected during the thirteenth century BC, around 1250 BC, in the northwestern side of the acropolis. In modern times, it was named after the relief sculpture of two lions or lionesses in a heraldic pose that stands above the entrance.
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🖼️ Reconstruction of how the citadel and its gate might have appeared in 1250 BC
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In Greek mythology, Europa (/jʊəˈroʊpə, jə-/; Ancient Greek: Εὐρώπη, Eurṓpē, Attic Greek pronunciation: [eu̯.rɔ̌ː.pɛː]) was a Phoenician princess from Tyre and the mother of King Minos of Crete. The continent of Europe is named after her. The story of her abduction by Zeus in the form of a bull was a Cretan story; as classicist Károly Kerényi points out, "most of the love-stories concerning Zeus originated from more ancient tales describing his marriages with goddesses. This can especially be said of the story of Europa."
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📸 Statue of Europa representing Europe at Palazzo Ferreria
Author: Continentaleurope
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#Achilles did NOT need a makeup room (maybe a makeout room...)

"Achilles had many physical and mental characteristics that made him one of the most handsome and competent soldiers of the Greek army. In the Iliad, Homer describes Achilles as a man with the beauty and strength of a god and the humbleness of a man. In short, he was a perfect combination of god and human-like features.

"Physically Achilles is described to have had the shiniest blond hair. He had a deep masculine voice and a very manly gait. He wore bright-colored clothes and had many army medals, all at the age of 15. Surely he was very popular among the men and women."

timelessmyths.com/stories/what

Timeless MythsWhat Did Achilles Look Like: A Conclusive Report
The final port on our week-long 2016 Mediterranean cruise on Royal Princess was to Mykonos and upon arriving we headed off almost immediately by boat to nearby Delos to take a look at this exposed, quiet island littered with ruins and artefacts from numerous extensive archaeological excavations. Truly one of those places that puts you in awe especially in some of the more open areas and away from any other visitors to the island.

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