According to Greek mythology, Zeus was born in a cave on the island of Crete. Crete holds two rival claims to his birthplace, and each rests on a real cave you can visit today. The Dikteon Cave, high in the Dicte mountains, and the Ideon Cave, on Mount Ida, both carry the tradition of the … Continue reading Where Was Zeus Born? The Two Cretan Caves That Claim His Birthplace