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La Partenope
96 Dalry Road
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The Story of La Partenope A Taste Of Naples
Parthenope (Greek for ‘maiden-face’) is one of Naples’ most important icons. According to Greek mythology, Parthenope fell in love with Ulysses but he blatantly ignored her attentions. She swam ashore in the Bay of Naples and died there of a broken heart. Because of this Naples, in an attempt to live down this sad legend, has always been known as a place of safe and friendly harbour to anyone coming ashore there, and especially to anyone who may have fallen victim to misfortune and might be in need of nurture and sustenance. The figure of Parthenope has thus become a symbol of Naples and is one of the most important images and icons for Naples and its harbour. In ancient times, the place where Parthenope is supposed to have died became an early Greek settlement which was called Parthenope after this potent icon. Later it was called Palaeopolis (The Old City) after subsequent settlers established Neapolis (The New City) nearby. It is from the Greek name Neapolis that the modern city of Naples (Napoli in Italian) derives its name. |
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