History, Culture of Lesvos
In prehistoric times it had many names as Lasia, Imerti, Pelasgia, Issa, etc. The legend states that the first settler was Makaras, son of Helios, the most famous among the legendary kings who had five daughters: Mytilene, Mythimna, Issa, Antissa and Arisvi and four sons: Eresos, Kydrolaos, Neandros...