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Lythrodontas

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Origins, Sanctuaries, and Modern Amenities

Naming
The name of the village, according to the Great Cyprus Encyclopaedia, “was first derived by the first resident who was named “Erythrodontas”, meaning a person with red teeth. Moreover, the same is also mentioned on a document of the Community Council’s records. Additionally, according to this document, Erythrodontas, who was called Lythrodontas as the years went by, was a big landowner of the area and he had some kind of a flaw with his teeth.

Churches

The name of the village, according to the Great Cyprus Encyclopaedia, “originated from the first resident named ‘Erythrodontas’, meaning a person with red teeth.” Furthermore, the Community Council’s records also mention the same. Additionally, according to this document, Erythrodontas, later known as Lythrodontas, was a prominent landowner of the area with a dental flaw.

Services

Bank, Supermarkets, Bakery, coffee shops, shops, playground

Culinary Delights and Outdoor Adventures

Sources: Xyliatos Community Council Giorgos Karouzis. “Strolling Around Cyprus, Lemesos, City and District, Lefkosia 2001. Great Cyprus Encyclopaedia, vol. 9 Lythrodontas Community Council

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