Where Do the Names of Greek Islands Come From?

Where Do the Names of Greek Islands Come From?

Santorini or Thira is believed to have been named after the ancient Spartan Thiran who first colonized the island. Credit: Greek Reporter Many Greek islands derive their names from mythical heroes, ancient gods and kings, or from geological features. The Greek territory is composed of 6,000 islands and islets scattered in the Aegean and the Ionian Sea, a truly unique phenomenon of the European continent. Every Greek island is different, each wit…