
Produced by Sophia Canoni
Η ΓΥΦΤΟΠΟΥΛΑ - ΛΟΓΟΤΕΧΝΙΚΗ ΒΙΒΛΙΟΘΗΚΗ ΦΕΞΗ - Α. ΠΑΠΑΔΙΑΜΑΝΤΗ - Η ΓΥΦΤΟΠΟΥΛΑ - ΜΥΘΙΣΤΟΡΗΜΑ - ΕΚΔΟΤΙΚΟΣ ΟΙΚΟΣ ΓΕΩΡΓΙΟΥ ΦΕΞΗ ΣΤΑΔΙΟΥ 43 — ΑΘΗΝΑΙ - Η ΓΥΦΤΟΠΟΥΛΑ
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A lone shepherd wandering the rugged slopes of Laconia stumbles upon a concealed fissure veiled by thorny brush. Driven by curiosity, he lowers a rope into the darkness and descends into an ancient cavern where three flawless statues of Apollo, Hera and Zeus gaze from the gloom, alongside glittering bronze, iron and stone relics. The discovery hints at a forgotten sanctuary that has lain hidden for a hundred years, its origins tangled in local myths and the elusive tales of a final Greek philosopher who once called the cave home.
The narrator, having gathered fragments of oral tradition from nearby farmers, weaves these clues into a vivid portrait of a bygone era where gods, pirates and warlords once contended for the same rugged landscape. As the story unfolds, listeners are drawn into the mystery of lost artifacts, secret passages and the fragile thread that links present‑day rural life to a shadowy past. The tale invites imagination to wander the deep, echoing halls where history and legend intertwine.
Language
el
Duration
~9 hours (573K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2010-12-22
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

1851–1911
A master of modern Greek prose, his stories bring the island world of Skiathos vividly to life with deep feeling, sharp observation, and a strong sense of faith and community. Best known for The Murderess, he remains one of the most admired voices in Greek literature.
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