Crete jewel of the south.
Pride of Hellas.
You who in ancient times were a sea empire, sending your ships around the world and creating civilization.
You on whose sacred soil Zeus, the lightning – thrower, was born and walked.
The war steps from the Pyrrhic dance of the Curetes will always echo in your mountains.
The volcanic ash failed to wipe out your legacy.
Crete, island of the gods.
