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The very name "Aegean" invokes a splendid narrative drawn from Greek mythology. It is said that King Aegeus, watching from a cliff, grieved at mistakenly believing his son Theseus had perished in battle. The tale speaks of sorrow and despair, with Aegeus casting himself into the sea, forever marking the waters; hence, they were named the Aegean Sea. This myth not only defines the region but encapsulates the emotional essence of countless historical tales that emerge from its shores.