Greek Mythology At Paphos Mall
The One-Eyed Beast

Now this chap must be recognisable to everybody. At least, anybody who remembers the work of Ray Harryhausen in the old Sinbad films. The Cyclops is a formidable creature.

Give That Man Some Pasties

Cyclops, (Greek: "round Eye") was one of several one-eyed giants. Homer described them as cannibals, living a rude pastoral life in a distant land (most likely Sicily). Other sources refer to them as skilled craftsmen of great size and strength. Odyssey contains a well-known episode in which Odysseus escapes death by blinding the Cyclops Polyphemus. Cyclopes were also said to have been the builders of the Cyclopean walls of Mycenae and Tiryns.
Special Tree

Now this is a bit of a puzzle. There is a tree here with golden apples. In Greek Mythology the Garden of the Hesperides had trees like this, but they were guarded by a dragon. There is a creature behind the tree, but it doesn't breath fire.
Meet The Centaur

Centaurs, were creatures, part horse and part man, dwelling in the mountains. They had wild, lawless character, animal passions, drunken and amorous habits. Yet, one of them, Chiron, was believed to be the "wisest of all", the superlative centaur. His foster father Apollo, had taught him several arts, and helped him rise above his beastly nature. Throughout Greek mythology, there were many heroes who were trained by Chiron, like Achilies, Patroclus, Jason even Heracles asked Chiron for advice and guidance.
Always Keep A Mirror Handy

Leaving aside the apple conundrum, we arrive at another familiar face.
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eBookCyprus Road Trip 01: the Kathikas - Panagia Loop
Let me take you on a journey around the region of Paphos, Cyprus. Starting at Paphos itself, we travel to Akoursos, then Kathikas, Kritou Terra and Simou. We continue past Lasa and Kannaviou, before taking in the delights of Panagia. Getting a bit more adventurous, we visit the abandoned villages of Statos and Agios Fotios, before passing through Choulou, Letymbou and Polemi, and rejoining the main Paphos - Polis road.
The route is suitable for all types of vehicle, and requires no off-roading. The guide contains about 130 photographs including shots of all the road signs you need to pay attention to, as well as some of the highlights you may experience along the way.
There are also several maps which will help you keep your bearings.
You can do this journey in a day, or you can break it up into chunks. You can also do it in reverse, to get some completely different views. It is entirely up to you.
