- Herodotos: Welcome to Pylos, traveler. This area along with the nearby island of Sphakteria, were important battlegrounds during the Peloponnesian War.
("Who are you?")
- Herodotos: My name is Herodotos, and I am a traveler from Halikarnassos. I retrace the cause of various events, such as wars and great calamities. I describe what I see and record what I am told - all with the aim of providing a better understanding of why these things occur. Look for me to introduce you to many sites.
("What do you think of this place?")
- Herodotos: I always find it a shame that such lovely looking places were exposed to so much violence. It's difficult to take pleasure in relaxing on the sand knowing how stained it is with blood.
("Let's begin the tour.")
- Herodotos: The Peloponnesian War was a great conflict between rivals Sparta and Athens. It lasted many years, and cost a great number of lives on both sides. The Battles of Pylos and Sphakteria occured almost one after the other, and culminated with one of the most surprising outcomes in the entire war. Ah, but I will not spoil it for you. You'll have to experience it on your own. I'll wait for you at the end of the tour.
