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| Greek bireme ship, ca. 500 bC. Source: Ancient and modern ships, part 1. By Sir George Holmes. British Museum, London. |
The year 1100 BC. On a showy colored sails vessel, at the distance, the crew begin to glimpse the coast of Attica. They are greek traders, coming from the Hellespont. Everything seems to run according to the schedule. But the Aegean, as the Mediterranean, are quite unpredictable seas. In only a few minutes, the rough swells and whistling rushes of wind, announce a sudden storm. Towering waves threaten to engulf the ship and everyone on board. The captain, nearly given up, begins to pray. The man offers a healthy big bull to the god of the seas, if he turns favorable, granting them his protection from the angry waters. The sailors keep struggling for an indefinite lapse, until, all of a sudden, the storm ceases and the sea turns calmed again. They arrive safe and sound...
