Aegean

/ɪˈdʒiən/ adjective/noun

Relating to the Aegean Sea between Greece and Turkey, or referring to the ancient civilizations that flourished in this region.

From Greek 'Aigaios,' possibly named after Aegeus, mythical king of Athens whose son Theseus forgot to change his ship's black sails to white after defeating the Minotaur, causing Aegeus to throw himself into the sea in grief.

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