Thousands of Greeks have fled their homes as a fiery nightmare consumes their island. Furthermore, the legendary 2,500-year-old Evian olive tree has gone forever, in what is an environmental clash of the titans.
Standing close by the Greek mainland just east of Athens, the island of Evia (Euboea) is the second largest Greek island after Crete. Now, thousands of people have now evacuated the historic island after record temperatures have set it ablaze.
The Titans Have Returned
According to Greek mythology the island of Euboea was first inhabited by the Titans, precursors and adversaries to the Greek Gods . It was here that the first wars between the Titans and the Giants unfolded, said to be so violent that the battles sparked earthquakes on the island.
