Crete macrocarpa" forest in Europe. Samaria Gorge is a World Biosphere Reserve and Richtis Gorge is protected for its landscape diversity. Crete has a rich mythology mostly connected with the ancient Greek Gods but also connected with the Minoan civilisation. According to Greek Mythology, The Diktaean Cave at Mount Dikti was the birthplace of the god Zeus. The Paximadia islands were the birthplace of the goddess Artemis and the god Apollo. Their mother, the goddess Leto, was worshipped at Phaistos. The goddess Athena bathed in Lake Voulismeni. The ancient Greek god Zeus launched a lightning bolt at a giant lizard that
Manchester School of Theatre ethos and values associated with the conservatoire model of training. Based at the Capitol Theatre, Didsbury, the School that was to grow from this initiative quickly established an outstanding national and international reputation for the provision of vocational training for those seeking careers as professional performers and actors. In 1992 Manchester Polytechnic changed its name to Manchester Metropolitan University. In 1998, the School relocated to the Manchester Metropolitan University All Saints campus in central Manchester, bringing it into closer contact with the city and Manchester School of Art, which it is a part. The move increased access to central Manchester