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The meaning and the myth of Halcyon Days
According to Greek Mythology, Halcyone and her husband Ceyx were a couple so happy but arrogant, they sacrilegiously called each other Hera and Zeus. This angered Zeus, who killed Ceyx; the news of his death drove Halcyone to throw herself into the sea. Zeus then transformed them both into seabirds, condemned to eternity to enjoy their love together but to nest in sea beaten rocks in the midst of winter, the harsh elements forever leaving them childless. But Halcyone’s grief of not being able to hatch her eggs was so intense, Zeus finally showed compassion and granted her a few days of calm weather in the heart of winter, days that are since known as Halcyon Days. Nowadays, by halcyon days we mean any period of calmness, relaxation or pleasure, and your stay with us will definitely be your very own, Santorinian halcyon days!