Angeliana: Influenced by Sfakia's Spirit
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The village likely owes its name to its former role as a messenger station. Legend has it that before the Turkish occupation, a messenger named Angelis traversed the route between Angeliana and Panormo.
The residents are considered to have their roots in Sfakia.
The Cave and its Myth
In the vicinity of Latzima lies a cave where, as locals recount, once a year a ray of sunlight penetrates, casting a mesmerising reflection. According to tradition, a hunter searching for partridges stumbled upon the icon of Panagia Perdikopoula nestled within a bush. Attempts to construct a church on the site were thwarted by the outbreak of both world wars, leading to the eventual abandonment of the idea.
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add to travel planApladiana: Unravelling the Iconic Myth
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Its first resident, Appladas, gave it its name.
Legend has it that whenever the villagers attempted to relocate the icon of Agios Georgios from its ruined church to another, it mysteriously returned to its original position, as recounted by ellinismos website.
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add to travel planKryoneri: Honouring Kazantzakis and Cold Springs
Named after the chilly water flowing from the Goula spring (Kryoneri = cold water), Kryoneri holds a special place in Cretan tradition.
It's not just any village—it's the birthplace of Nikos Kazantzakis' mother, Margis Christodoulaki-Kazantzaki.
Preserving its heritage, Kryoneri still houses the ancestral home of the Kazantzakis family. Visitors can pay homage to this literary giant and his mother by viewing their busts displayed within the village.
Steeped in tradition, Kryoneri is a quintessential Cretan village, home to primarily livestock breeders and farmers.
Beyond its boundaries lie the villages of Tsachiana and Agridia, forming an integral part of its community.
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