 axos is situated in the middle of Aegean Sea and belongs to the complex of Cyclades Islands. It is right next to very important destinations worldwide like Mykonos, Paros and Santorini. For years and because of its blessed land, from God Dionysus, it has been a very important provider of products around the islands.
| Naxos important role in history goes back to the centuries. It has been the most important centre of civilization of all the Cyclades during the ancient period. Several inhabitants like Venetians, Roman Empire, Egypt, Turkish and Careans took control of the island and affected the life of the local people. It is believed that the island took the name Naxos from the leader of Careans. Also it has been a very wealthy period during the domination of the Ionians. Some important monuments still remain safe like the castle of Marcos Sanoudos that stands impressive on the top of Naxos town. |
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Naxos mythology is combined with history in a very charming way. According to mythology, the king of Gods, Zeus, has grown up in the island. Also Dionysus, god of wine, was born in Naxos and blessed the island to be wealthy in products, foods and excellent quality of wine.
Another myth says that Theseus after killing the Minotaur of Crete took Ariadne with him and stopped in Naxos. But there Ariadne felt in love with Dionysus and lived together in the island. |
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