Everyone admires the beautiful Caryatids, which are Greek architectural supports. For tourists, they are no less interesting than the Parthenon, and certainly more spectacular. But does everyone know where the name comes from and what it means? The term Caryatid refers to a small town near Sparta, Karyai. The villagers, in 480 BC, fearing a destructive war, sided with Persia. Indeed, the Persians pillaged, burned, and murdered. However, in 479 BC, Greece won the naval battle of Salamis, later at Plataea, ultimately defeating the invaders. The Athenians did not forgive the inhabitants of Karyai. They slaughtered all the men and enslaved the women. The figures of the Caryatids are meant to serve as a warning against repeating the disgraceful attitude of their compatriots.
The Greeks refer to the columns of the Erechtheion as Korai. They are said to be young girls who watch over the grave of the legendary Cecrops, a half-man, half-snake.

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