Thissio derives its name from the Temple of Hephaestus, which was mistakenly believed in earlier times to be dedicated to Theseus, the legendary founder of Athens. This misidentification led to the area being called “Thissio.
Thissio derives its name from the Temple of Hephaestus, which was mistakenly believed in earlier times to be dedicated to Theseus, the legendary founder of Athens. This misidentification led to the area being called “Thissio.