Mythical Submerged City Of Ys – Europe’s Own Sodom And Gomorrah

Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - Several accounts of the legend of the mythical, highly spectacular submerged city of Ys exist. When reading about this mysterious place, one immediately thinks of Atlantis, Sodom, and Gomorrah.

According to ancient tales, the city of Ys was one of Europe's most beautiful places. It was built in the 4th century AD by Gradlon Mawr (Gradlon the Great), king of Cornouaille in Southern Brittany, France.

Most versions of the legend place the city in Douarnenez Bay. Because it was built below sea level, Ys was protected by great sea walls. There was a locked gate to the port, and Gradlon alone would decide when it should be opened or closed for the fishermen.

As the legend tells, in his youth, when he was a pagan, Gradlon fell deeply in love with a beautiful half-woman/half-fairy. Unfortunately, he later offended this mysterious creature by converting to Christianity and seeking counsel from St. Gwenole.

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