Stories & Myths

From the fight for freedom at Souli, to Acheron the river that led to the underworld in ancient Greece, this page is dedicated to stories and myths, spanning from antiquity up to this day. The word myth is derived from the word Greek mythos /mɪθɒs/, which means “story.” Myths exist in every culture and country. This page focuses on the ones found in Greece and Albania. You’ll discover that many myths are set in a timeless place and involve a plethora of symbols that have multiple meanings. This is what makes myths such an interesting study.