Temple built for Endymion, the founder of Heracleia #temple #heracleia #endymion #lake #latmus Herakleia (Heraclea at Latmus) is a captivating ancient city located on the shores of Lake Bafa. One of the most romantic stories in Greek mythology takes place here: The handsome shepherd Endymion, while sleeping in a cave on Mount Latmos, is spotted by the Moon Goddess Selene, who falls in love with him. Selene’s love is reciprocated; with Zeus’s grace, Endymion gains eternal youth and beauty but fal

The Greek Myth of Endymion and Selene In one of Greek mythology’s most romantic tales, Selene, the goddess of the Moon, falls deeply in love with the mortal shepherd Endymion. Struck by his beauty, Selene asks Zeus to grant him eternal sleep—so she can watch over him forever, untouched by time. A story of love, beauty, and divine obsession, this myth explores the delicate line between affection and control. #mythology #greekmythology #selene #endymion #legend #myth #anime #manga #romanticmyth #g

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