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The settlement is found at an altitude of 340m in Kouloukonas municipality, Rethimno Prefecture (between Rethimno and Heraklion City). It is first recorded in 1577 by Barozzi and later on by Kastrofilakas (1583) and Basilicata (1630).
The village is referred to, with the same name, and in the Turkish census of 1671. Psilakis connects the name with the mythical giants Aloades or Aloides that are identified with Sarantapichi of Modern Greek mythology.
According to the tradition Sarantapixi where enormous Greek giants that could only stand on their feet because once seated they could not get up. Due to their sins God through thunders at them, they fell on their feet and as they could not longer stand up, they died.
The village is referred to, with the same name, and in the Turkish census of 1671. Psilakis connects the name with the mythical giants Aloades or Aloides that are identified with Sarantapichi of Modern Greek mythology.
According to the tradition Sarantapixi where enormous Greek giants that could only stand on their feet because once seated they could not get up. Due to their sins God through thunders at them, they fell on their feet and as they could not longer stand up, they died.
In a distance of 30 minutes away from Tylisos Village (19, 5 km) and 29 km far from Heraklion City is Damasta, built amphitheatrically in a wonderful planted valley that seems even more beautiful between the mountains (see Psiloritis Mountains). The village had been completely destroyed by the Germans. Only few houses were left, in which the German garrison was settled, and the churches. The oldest of them all is the two-aisle church of Agios Nikolaos and the one of Virgin Mary (Panagia), built during the Venetian rule, with many elements of the Venetian architecture in its form and layout. Funnily enough, its bethel was located on the north side, not on the east as usual, but during a renovation it was placed to its right position. The other old church of the village is that of Agios Georgios and Agios Dimitrios. It is not known when it was built, but its chancel was made in 1795. It was renovated in 1894. Under the church of Agios Georgios and Dimitrios, the local cultural association has created a small folkloric museum.In Damasta you can stay in the marvellous traditional mansion as well as u taste unique flavours from the traditional tavern of the village. The main occupation is agriculture and stock-farming follows. Also, residents are occupied with apiculture and peaches are produced.Points of Interest1. Places of InterestChurches: Venetian one of Agios Nikolaos & Virgin Mary, Agios Georgios and Agios Dimitrios of 17th centuryFolkloric Museum of cultural SocietyKeratidi – Monument of those killed during the period of National Resistance. 2. Natural Environment An area of special interest is an area with pines in the location of “Koufaliarous” as well as the geomorphological formations of high hills.Damasta Cave3. Useful InformationTel. Number of Municipal Department’s Office 2810-521211Service of citizens on issues of Farmers’ Security Organisation takes place every Tuesday in Marathos village.QuarryCultural Society - EventsAgios Georgios FestivalVirgin Mary’s festival on 15/84. Accomodation – Gastronomy – Recreation AreasTavern: Damasta, Accomodation: Traditional Mansion Agrotikon, traditional cafeteria
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