The Rape of Europa and Modern Europe - Connecting the Dots

I'm reading Classical Mythology currently. Just a brief insight. It's the same series of as the previous book I've read - The Bible.

So what have I learn was that there is a mythological source of the naming of Europe, one of the continents in the world.

True or not, according to myths, Europe was named after Europa, a Phoenician princess whom Zeus abducted. Tempted by Europa, Zeus transformed himself into a bull, deceived Europa and took her on his back to Crete.

Now you would ask me:"How is it that both Europe and Europa has the same connection, apart from the "a" and "e"?

Well coincidentally, if you would noticed around Europe, seeing a symbol of a woman on top of a bull shows a great connection between Europa and Europe. Whether it is on the coins, or other places, you can't help but imagine that the coincidence is way too obvious.

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Although ancient religion are now mere myths and fiction, I'm in awe that these symbols still have an impact in the world we're living.

People may change their believes, adopt a new religion, but it is impossible to let go of that piece of myth, that makes history much more than a record of times. Mythological insignia, will always be a symbol of who we are.