THE MYTH OF EUROPA

    Europa was the daughter of Phoenician's King Aginora and Tilephasas, sister of Kathmos and mother of Minoa, Sarpithonas and Rothamanthis.

    Because of Europa’s exquisite beaty, Zeus seduced Europe secretly from Hera. He carried her to Crete to hide her from her family. Zeus transformed himself to a bull, in order to fool her during the abduction, and when he arrived to the mainland he presented his god like figure to Europa.

    Europa’s mother and brothers searched for her with no result. Kathmos during his search reached Greece.

    Later, Zeus arranged for Europa to marry Asterionas, who adopted her children. Hsiodos “Theogonia” presents Europa as Ocean’s and Tithias daughter. Another tradition suggests that Europe comes from Zeus designation as Euriopos (The one who see everything).

   Trojan’s heroes Hector, Polythamas and Ecavi were praying for Europio Zeu’s help during the war and it is said that they came from Thessaly (Polythamas country), wich was the center of Euriopa’s worship.