Source of Aretusa in Italy, Sicily resort
Rating: 7,8/10 (1702 votes)  The Arezusa Spring is a famous freshwater lake located on the island of Ortigia. There is a popular belief: if the spring runs out, – the heart of the city will stop beating. According to ancient Greek mythology, Arethusa was a beautiful water nymph that Alfei fell in love with – a river god who haunted her with his courtship. To get rid of the obsessive boyfriend, the nymph threw herself into the Aegean Sea from the cliffs, but Artemis saved her. Turning the nymph into a source, Artemis transported her from the Peloponnese to Sicily. However, Alpheus did not surrender, and, having turned into a river, began to wade through the sea thickness, without merging with the sea. The road took seven years, and Arethusa, conquered by Alpheus's tenacity and devotion, We also recommend reading Palazzo Bellomo Museum in Italy, Sicily resort Topic: Source of Aretusa in Italy, Sicily resort. |
