The municipality of Alention had as its centre the Aleis and was located in the area of todays Pyli. In the large village Peli was where the seventh idyllic scene of Theokritos was played out. It’s also where the celebrations in honour of Dimitra were held.This was called Thallisia. The well known monuments from this ancient municipality was the temple in honour of Eleufisinion divinity, Dimitras and Persifonis, which was found in Amaniou, in Kiparissi, and the war memorial tomb of Harmilou
in the centre of Pyli. It’s an impressive Greek was memorial tomb of the hero Harmilou and his family. A part of the tomb, the ground floor family chamber has been preserved as has a part of the chapel above it. Finally, in the area of Pyli, an ancient Greek necropolis was found.
Hippocrates-Father of Medicine
Hippocrates is considered by scientists to be the founder of medicine. He may have been the most important doctor of the ancient times and the best representative of the Medical School of Kos. He was also a profound philosopher and humanitarian. He was born in Kos in 460 BC and was the son...
I swear by Apollo the physician, and Aesculapius, and Hygeia, and Panacea and all the gods and goddesses, making them my witnesses, that I will fulfill, according to my ability and judgment, this Oath and covenant. To hold him, who has taught me this art, as equal to my parents...
According to the most popular myth, Asclepius was the son of Apollo and Koronida, daughter of the King of Thesallia Fleyia. Koronida fell in love with Ishi and so Apollo ordered her death from his sister Artemis. Apollo saved the infant Koronida was carrying, he took it to Pylio and entrusted its upbringing to either...
