Archaeological site of Dodona
The origins of the sanctuary of Dodona, which is known for its nationwide radiation, date back to the Bronze Age (26001200 BC). Originally, it was outdoors and it was there that the Great Goddess, goddess of fertility, was worshiped; later, it was replaced by the worship of Dodona Zeus (Zeus Naios) and his wife Dioni. The first temple, the Sacred House, started being built in the 4th century BC. However, the Sanctuary was fully renovated in the 3rd century BC, during the reign of King Pyrrhus. At arou
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