Updated on June 22, 2020
Capture of Europe
According to a Greek myth, Europe was the sister of Cadmus, leader of Thebes and daughter of Aginoras and Telefassa, leaders of Phenicia.
When she grew up, one day she went to the countryside to play with her friends and pick flowers. There she met the god Zeus. Eros immediately hit him and in order to approach her, he transformed into a calm, tall and strong bull and went next to her.
She then approached the bull – Zeus and began to caress him fascinated by his beautiful physique and muscular strength. In a little while she did not hesitate to ride him. Then he started running at lightning speed.
Europe was crying, but it she couldn't jump, because it she was afraid of being killed. The god transformed into a bull crossed the sea and arrived in Crete. When he landed on the island, the Zeus married Europe
She gave birth to Minos who became the first Greek sea emperor .
The Capture of Europe there is at the coin of Euro.
From this myth, a number of United countries with common economy and coulture have taken their name "Europe".
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I like the myth Capture of Europe!!!
Hi Charis, a myth that has given birth to the name of our continent, Europe. Not only to the European Union countries, but to all the countries in this continent I love it, too. Well done for your post. Excellent idea to write about the myth of Europe.