The pantheon of Ancient Greek gods and deities remains instantly recognisable to this day. Zeus, Hades, Hermes, Athena, and Hercules, to name a handful, continue to hold a place in popular culture to this day. Throw in the many monsters like the Cyclops, centaur, hydra, and Cerberus, and it’s easy to see how prominent the myths remain. Even so, one of the deities who was once among the most beloved in Greek and later Roman culture is somewhat of a side character or lesser-known being these days. This superbly lovable god of Ancient Greek myth is Dionysus, and it just so happens that discovering the temple devoted to them takes you to the idyllic island of Naxos. History and culture are infused into the way of life you experience on the island of Naxos. Before I dive further into the history of the island, here is a few more reasons why it's one of the best islands to visit in Greece. 1. Authenticity - Naxos is known for being less commercialised and retaining that traditional Gre......
