History of Andros and Mythology
The history of Andros and mythology, as it is natural, is directly linked to that of the rest of the Aegean and Greek islands. Andros has ancient names such as Hydrusa (with plenty of water), Eparchis, Nonairy (wetland), Lassia (rich in vegetation) and Gavros. The most prevalent version of the island's name is mythology.
Mythology for Andros
Before 3000 BC from the union of Apollo with Rios (daughter of Staphylos, son of Dionysus) was born Annios. Apollo made Annios king of Delos, who had three daughters and two sons, Andros, and Mykonos. His sons reigned in the two islands and gave them their names. The mythological origins of the inhabitants of the island interpret the dominant worship of God Dionysus and the presence of the gods-ancestors in their coins.
History of Andros during prehistoric and archaic times
History of Andros
The largest preserved settlement of the Neolithic Age of the Aegean.
The history of Andros during the prehistoric and archaic period mentions the first inhabitants of the island Pelasgians. Then came Kares, later the Phoenicians, the Cretans, and finally the Ionians. At the time of copper, the settlements: Mikrogiali, Plaka and Strofilas, considered to be the largest preserved settlement of the Neolithic Age of the Aegean Sea, were very popular! The settlements of Zagora and Ypsilis. they know great acne in the years 900-700 BC, as evidenced by the traces of the settlement were revealed in Zagora (near Zaganiari) The predominant version is the one that wants Andros as the first settler of the island.
History of Andros during the Classical era
History of Andros
Exhibits at the Palaeopolis Museum
The history of Andros during the classic era finds the island to have its capital in Paleopolis. The prosperity of this period is evident from the rich mint and the impressive statue of Hermes of Andros (a copy of Hellenistic years, Archaeological Museum in Chora). In the 7th century BC the Andreeans together with the Halkides founded in Chalkidiki 4 cities - colonies, Acantho, Argillo, Sani and the famous Stageira homeland of the philosopher Aristotle. One of the best preserved monuments of the Hellenistic period is St. Peter's Tower, built in a cylindrical shape. Dionysus was the preeminent god of worship of the inhabitants.
History of Andros during the Athenian hegemony and the Peloponnesian War
With the onset of the Peloponnesian war, Andros fought at the side of the Athenians. After the defeat in Sicily in 412 BC the island revolted. In the end and after many battles, the end was the oligarchic rule and Andros fought beside the Spartans.
History of Andros during the Roman era
History of Andros during the Roman period indicates that the inhabitants did not see much difference when the Romans came to Andros. The reason was that they kept the traditions, customs and customs of the island. The only difference was in language and citizenship. But after many years these differences disappeared because the Romans had become one with the Greeks. In Roman times, the cult of Isis prevailed, according to an epigraphic monument that until 1987 was built in the house of Ioannis Loukreis in Paleopolis, Palaeopolis Museum.
History of Andros during the Byzantine period
The history of Andros during the Byzantine years finds the island to be developed in the field of silversmithing at the time of the Empire of the Komnene (12th century). This turned it into an export center of silk and woven fabrics in the West. During this period Paleopolis declines and its inhabitants deal with agriculture in the inland of the island. By the time of the Byzantine Empire, Christianity spread throughout the island. When Constantinople became the largest commercial and economic center, Andros marred.
History of Andros during the Venetian domination
With the fall of Constantinople by the Franks, the island fell into the census of the Venetians. In 1207 he was given to Marina Dandolo, his relative Doge of Venice, and remained in their sovereignty until 1566. In order to protect the island from pirates Marinos Dandolos build towers and castles. Thus he first built Castel's Basso of the present Country. The name Riva survived from that time as it was the main quay of the Country. The second medieval fortification is considered larger and stronger, it was the Upper Castle (Castel del alto). Smaller castles and fortifications were scattered on the island. Among them are the Tower of Makrottadallos, Vryokastro in Varydi, Kastellaki in Gides. During the period of Venetian domination, the Arvanites settled, mainly in the northern part of Andros. A Venetian painting of 1470 reports that Andros is inhabited by 2,000 people.
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