The island of Delos (/ˈdiːlɒs/; Greek: Δήλος [ˈðilos]; Attic: Δῆλος, Doric: Δᾶλος), near Mykonos, near the centre of the Cyclades archipelago, is one of the most important mythological, historical and archaeological sites in Greece. The excavations in the island are among the most extensive in the Mediterranean; ongoing work takes place under the direction of the French School at Athens and many of the artifacts found are on display at the Archaeological Museum of Delos and the National Archaeological Museum of Athens.
Delos had a position as a holy sanctuary for a millennium before Olympian Greek mythology made it the birthplace of Apollo and Artemis. From its Sacred Harbour, the horizon shows the two conical mounds (image below) that have identified landscapes sacred to a goddess in other sites: one, retaining its pre-Greek name Mount Kynthos, is crowned with a sanctuary of Zeus.
Established as a culture center, Delos had an importance that its natural resources could never have offered. In this vein Leto, searching for a birthing-place for Artemis and Apollo, addressed the island:
Delos is one of the most important mythological, historical and archaeological sites in Greece.
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Sometime in the near future a high-tech, highly-realistic adult amusement park called Delos features three themed "worlds" — West World (the American Old West), Medieval World (medieval Europe), and Roman World (the pre-Christian city of Pompeii). The resort's three "worlds" are populated with lifelike androids that are practically indistinguishable from human beings, each programmed in character for their assigned historical environment. For $1,000 per day, guests may indulge in any adventure with the android population of the park, including sexual encounters and even a fight to the death, depending on the android model. Delos' tagline in its advertising promises "Boy have we got a vacation for you!"
I saw her standin’ on the corner
A yellow ribbon in her hair
All my boys could not help cryin’
Looky there, looky there
That’s tough, she’s diggin’ me
Young blood, yes, it is
Young blood
Young blood
Can’t get you outta my mind
Just one look and I was captured
I tried to walk but I was lame
Just could not help myself from shoutin’
What’s your name, what’s your name
Now looky here, girl, come here, baby
Young blood
Young blood
Young blood
Can’t get you outta my mind
What crazy stuff, she looked so tough
I had to follow her all the way home
Then things went bad, I met her dad
What’s he say, boys? “You’d better leave my daughter alone”
I couldn’t sleep a wink for tryin’
I saw the risin’ of the sun
All night long my heart was cryin’
She’s the one, she’s the one
I saw her first, she wants me
Young blood, yes, it is
Young blood
Young blood
Can’t get you outta my mind
What crazy stuff, she looked so tough
I had to follow her all the way home
Then things went bad, I met her dad
“Look, get your hands off my daughter
Before I play a little Hank Aaron meledy on your head
Ya understand
I couldn’t sleep a wink for tryin’
I saw the risin’ of the sun
All night long my heart was cryin’
She’s the one, she’s the one
Let’s take a walk, sugar, just get your car
Young blood, yes, it is
Young blood
Young blood