Mediterranean Region, Turkey Mediterranean Region, Turkey The Mediterranean Region () is a geographical region of Turkey. It is bordered by the Aegean Region to the west, the Central Anatolia Region to the north, the Eastern Anatolia Region to the northeast, the Southeastern Anatolia Region to the east, Syria to the southeast, and the Mediterranean Sea to the south. Provinces that are entirely in the Mediterranean Region: Provinces that are mostly in the Mediterranean Region: Provinces that are partially in the Mediterranean Region: Mediterranean Region is a mountainous region. Toros Mountains, a mountain chain from west to east, covers most of the region. Another
Ancient Greek eros divinity. Eros himself is a "daimon", namely a creature between divinity and mortality. Ancient Greek eros Ancient Greeks used the word eros (Greek: ) to refer to different aspects of love. This diverse range of meanings is expressed by the plurality of Greek words for "Love", reflecting the versatility and complexity of eros. The term was used to describe not only the affectionate marital relationship between a man and a woman but also the institution of pedagogic pederastic relations (Eros paidikos, παιδικός ἔρως), solemnized in certain Greek poleis. Such was the importance of eros for the ancient Greeks that the