Ortygia




 * Ortygia** means “quail island.” Asteria, Leto's sister and the mother of the goddess Hecate, had escaped the lecherous pursuit of Zeus by turning herself into a quail and diving into the sea. The island of Ortygia appeared on the spot. After the births of Artemis and Apollo, the island's name changed to **Delos**, which can mean “famous.” It was renowned as one of the holiest places in ancient Greece.

"Classical Mythology". Infoplease. Apr 23, 2009 .

"Dilos, the island." __Greek Map__ []