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Thassos Mythology

According to mythology, the island was discovered by Thassos the Phoenician, in his search for his sister Europe. Europe was abducted by Zeus when he transformed into a bull, enchanted by her beauty.

After her abduction, her four brothers left Phoenicia to look for their sister. Thassos went to the north Aegean and finally established himself as king of the lush green island, Thassos.

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