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St. Paul's Pillar 2 According to a local legend, the supposed "St. Paul's Pillar" is the place to which Paul was tied and received 39 lashes when he preached in Paphos. Roman Governor Sergius Paulus was said to have ordered the arrest and punishment prior to his own conversion to Christianity.<br/> <br/> The legend itself is late in origin. Medieval pilgrims visiting the site made no mention of this pillar but instead recorded visiting an underground prison in which Paul was held. Keywords: 39 lashes,Church,Cypriot legends,Paphos,Saint Paul,Sergius Paulus,St. Paul,St. Paul's Column,St. Paul's Pillar,archaeology
St. Paul's Pillar According to a local legend, the supposed "St. Paul's Pillar" is the place to which Paul was tied and received 39 lashes when he preached in Paphos. Roman Governor Sergius Paulus was said to have ordered the arrest and punishment prior to his own conversion to Christianity.<br/> <br/> The legend itself is late in origin. Medieval pilgrims visiting the site made no mention of this pillar but instead recorded visiting an underground prison in which Paul was held.<br/> <br/> In addition, Eric the Good, King of Denmark from 1095-1103, died on this spot in 1103 CE on his way to visit the Holy Land. Keywords: 39 lashes,Cypriot legends,Cyprus,Eric the Good,King of Denmark,Paphos,Saint Paul,Sergius Paulus,St. Paul,St. Paul's Column,St. Paul's Pillar,archaeology
St. Pauls Pillar and Eric the Good Signs According to a local legend, the supposed "St. Paul's Pillar" is the place to which Paul was tied and received 39 lashes when he preached in Paphos. Roman Governor Sergius Paulus was said to have ordered the arrest and punishment prior to his own conversion to Christianity.<br/> <br/> The legend itself is late in origin. Medieval pilgrims visiting the site made no mention of this pillar but instead recorded visiting an underground prison in which Paul was held. Keywords: 39 lashes,Church,Cypriot legends,Paphos,Saint Paul,Sergius Paulus,St. Paul,St. Paul's Column,St. Paul's Pillar,archaeology
Site of St. Paul's Pillar, Agia Kyriaki Church, and ruins of Panagia Chrysopolitissa Basilica <span style="font-family:times new roman,serif;">According to a local legend, the supposed "St. Paul's Pillar" is the place to which Paul was tied and received 39 lashes when he preached in Paphos. Roman Governor Sergius Paulus was said to have ordered the arrest and punishment prior to his own conversion to Christianity.<br/> <br/> The legend itself is late in origin. Medieval pilgrims visiting the site made no mention of this pillar but instead recorded visiting an underground prison in which Paul was held.<br/> <br/> More historically reliable are the ancient ruins of the Panagia Chrysopolitissa Basilica (also known as the Early Christian Basilica of Panagia Chrysopolitissa). This 4th century CE Byzantine basilica was said to have been the largest on the island of Cyprus.<br/> <br/> Two other churches have stood in this area. One was a 13th century CE Gothic cathedral turned mosque that is also now in ruins. The one still standing is the 16th century CE church known as Agia Kryiaki. It is still in use today by the Anglican church of Paphos.<br/> <br/> Fun fact: Eric the Good, King of Denmark from 1095-1103, died on this spot in 1103 CE on his way to visit the Holy Land.</span> Keywords: 13th Century CE,16th Century CE,39 lashes,4th century CE,Agia Kryiaki Church,Anglican church of Paphos,Basilica,Byzantine Basilica,Church,Cypriot legends,Early Christian Basilica of Panagia Chrysopolitissa,Eric the Good,Gothic Cathedral,King of Denmark,Panagia Chrysopolitissa Basilica,Paphos,Saint Paul,Sergius Paulus,St. Paul,St. Paul's Column,St. Paul's Pillar,archaeology
Early remains of human habitation during Aceramic Neolithic period Kalavasos Tenta, a Neolithic village (8000-5000 BCE) in Cyprus, actually has a large tent over it protecting the site. But that’s not how the area earned its name. According to local legend, Helena, Constantine the Great’s mother, pitched her tent here in AD 327 after her return from Jerusalem. She apparently brought with her the actual cross of Jesus’ crucifixion. But more to the point, the site gives us insight into early human habitation during the Neolithic period. The village likely had approximately 150 people during this period. Note the round structure of the homes of the homes built into a hillside. This design was more effective for heating and cooling. Also note the close proximity of these tiny dwellings. There really was no such thing as privacy back then. Keywords: Stone Age, Early Human Habitation, Helena, Kalavasos, Kalavasos-Tenta, Mother of Constantine the Great, Neolithic, Neolithic Age, Neolithic village, Saint Helena, Tenta, True Cross
Plaque at Aphrodite's Rock “Aphrodite’s Rock,” also known as “Petra tou Romiou” (Rock of the Roman) is located near Paphos, Cyprus, just off the coast of the main road from Paphos to Limassol. According to legend, the rock marks the site of the birth of the goddess Aphrodite (Venus in Roman mythology) from sea foam. In brief, after Gaia (Mother Earth) had her son Cronos (Time) castrate his father Uranus (Sky), Uranus’ testicles were thrown into the sea. Aphrodite sprung from sea foam that circled around the area where they landed. Other local myths say that anyone who swims around the rock thirteen times will regain their virginity. Others say that a person who swims around the rock will have eternal beauty. Finally, another legend says that the nearby beach is the place where the Achaeans came ashore when sailing back from the Trojan War. Aphrodite had a large cult following on the island. One can visit the site of her main Temple on the island in Kouklia (Palaepaphos). Keywords: Aphrodite, Beach, Birthplace of Aphrodite, Birthplace, Cronos, Cypriot legends, Cypriot myths, Cyprus, Eternal Beauty, Gaia, Mediterranean, Paphos, Petra tou Romiou, Regaining Virginity, Rock of the Roman, Achaeans, Trojan War, Aphrodite, Tourist Attractions in Cyprus, Uranus, Uranus' testicles, legend, legends, myth, myths
Beach at Aphrodite's Rock “Aphrodite’s Rock,” also known as “Petra tou Romiou” (Rock of the Roman) is located near Paphos, Cyprus, just off the coast of the main road from Paphos to Limassol. According to legend, the rock marks the site of the birth of the goddess Aphrodite (Venus in Roman mythology) from sea foam. In brief, after Gaia (Mother Earth) had her son Cronos (Time) castrate his father Uranus (Sky), Uranus’ testicles were thrown into the sea. Aphrodite sprung from sea foam that circled around the area where they landed. Other local myths say that anyone who swims around the rock thirteen times will regain their virginity. Others say that a person who swims around the rock will have eternal beauty. Finally, another legend says that the nearby beach is the place where the Achaeans came ashore when sailing back from the Trojan War. Aphrodite had a large cult following on the island. One can visit the site of her main Temple on the island in Kouklia (Palaepaphos). Keywords: Aphrodite, Beach, Birthplace of Aphrodite, Birthplace, Cronos, Cypriot legends, Cypriot myths, Cyprus, Eternal Beauty, Gaia, Mediterranean, Paphos, Petra tou Romiou, Regaining Virginity, Rock of the Roman, Achaeans, Trojan War, Aphrodite, Tourist Attractions in Cyprus, Uranus, Uranus' testicles, Legend, Legends, Myth, Myths
Beach at Aphrodite's Rock 2 “Aphrodite’s Rock,” also known as “Petra tou Romiou” (Rock of the Roman) is located near Paphos, Cyprus, just off the coast of the main road from Paphos to Limassol. According to legend, the rock marks the site of the birth of the goddess Aphrodite (Venus in Roman mythology) from sea foam. In brief, after Gaia (Mother Earth) had her son Cronos (Time) castrate his father Uranus (Sky), Uranus’ testicles were thrown into the sea. Aphrodite sprung from sea foam that circled around the area where they landed. Other local myths say that anyone who swims around the rock thirteen times will regain their virginity. Others say that a person who swims around the rock will have eternal beauty. Finally, another legend says that the nearby beach is the place where the Achaeans came ashore when sailing back from the Trojan War. Aphrodite had a large cult following on the island. One can visit the site of her main Temple on the island in Kouklia (Palaepaphos). Keywords: Aphrodite, Beach, Birthplace of Aphrodite, Birthplace, Cronos, Cypriot legends, Cypriot myths, Cyprus, Eternal Beauty, Gaia, Mediterranean, Paphos, Petra tou Romiou, Regaining Virginity, Rock of the Roman, Achaeans, Trojan War, Aphrodite, Tourist Attractions in Cyprus, Uranus, Uranus' testicles, Legend, Legends, Myth, Myths
Aphrodite's Rock “Aphrodite’s Rock,” also known as “Petra tou Romiou” (Rock of the Roman) is located near Paphos, Cyprus, just off the coast of the main road from Paphos to Limassol. According to legend, the rock marks the site of the birth of the goddess Aphrodite (Venus in Roman mythology) from sea foam. In brief, after Gaia (Mother Earth) had her son Cronos (Time) castrate his father Uranus (Sky), Uranus’ testicles were thrown into the sea. Aphrodite sprung from sea foam that circled around the area where they landed. Other local myths say that anyone who swims around the rock thirteen times will regain their virginity. Others say that a person who swims around the rock will have eternal beauty. Finally, another legend says that the nearby beach is the place where the Achaeans came ashore when sailing back from the Trojan War. Aphrodite had a large cult following on the island. One can visit the site of her main Temple on the island in Kouklia (Palaepaphos). Keywords: Aphrodite, Beach, Birthplace of Aphrodite, Birthplace, Cronos, Cypriot legends, Cypriot myths, Cyprus, Eternal Beauty, Gaia, Mediterranean, Paphos, Petra tou Romiou, Regaining Virginity, Rock of the Roman, Achaeans, Trojan War, Aphrodite, Tourist Attractions in Cyprus, Uranus, Uranus' testicles, Legend, Legends, Myth, Myths

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