In the days of Byzantine rule, Eleni was the beautiful daughter of Tekfur Argiles, the governor of Alanya. The city was plagued by a ruthless pirate named Vasili who raided the coast relentlessly. Desperate to end the attacks, Argiles decided to offer his daughter in marriage to Vasili.
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Love & Heartbreak·3/4·1′
The place
Alanya Castle
Eleni's Tears
The most beloved legend of Alanya
Byzantine Period (early 13th century)Alanya Castle
Moral of the Story
“True love cannot be imprisoned, and even tears can bring forth beauty”
Characters
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Eleni - Daughter of the TekfurT
Tekfur Argiles - Byzantine GovernorV
Vasili - The PirateT
The Poor ShepherdSource
Turkish Museums, Kültür Portalı, Local oral tradition