Ancient Greek Mythology: Zeus … the creator of Santorini’s underwater caldera
No
other island is mentioned so often in myths as Santorini, mainly due to its
volcanic activity! So, according to mythology, Zeus, the king of the 12 gods In
ancient Greece, during a battle against the Titans, shoved his huge left hand
inside Santorini and grabbed a huge piece of rock that was thrown against his
enemies! As a result the island of Stroggyli (the former name of Santorini,
which was a round island back then) still has the mark of Zeus’ left hand on
the west side, where there are 4 gulfs: Oia, Fira, Athinios and Akrotiri, while
his forehand separated the island of Santorini from Thirasia creating the
passage of sea inside the caldera! Therefore, according to this myth, Zeus managed
to win the Titans and is also the creator of the unique underwater caldera of
Santorini!