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Cave of Nymphs Mythology<\/h1>\n

The Nymphs Cave in Ithaca<\/span><\/span><\/strong> It refers to Odyssey as a sacred place dedicated to the nymphs. There Ulysses hid the gifts of the Pheaceans before appearing disguised in his palace. Space symbolizes the transition from divine protection to human action.<\/p>\n

See also:<\/strong> Odyssey<\/a>, Nymphs <\/a>Faiakes Athena<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Sacred cave associated with nymph worship and Odysseus legends. More info: https:\/\/mythoi.org\/en\/spilaio-nymphon\/<\/a><\/p>\n

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