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The Fountain of Youth is a mythical spring which allegedly restores the youth of anyone who drinks or bathes in its waters. Tales of such a fountain have been recounted around the world for thousands of years, appearing in the writings of Herodotus (5th century BC), in the Alexander romance (3rd century AD), and in the stories of Prester John ...
Apr 2, 2013 · Find out how the Spanish explorer's name became inextricably linked with the Fountain of Youth.
In St. Augustine, the oldest city in the U.S., there's a tourist attraction dating back a century that purports—albeit in a tongue-in-cheek way—to be the fountain of youth that Ponce de Leon...
The Fountain of Youth was a common theme in Greek mythology, and the stories surrounding these waters make the bold claim that those who come in contact with it will stay young forever. Here’s a look at the stories and lore surrounding the fountain of youth in Greek mythology: Herodotus May Have Mentioned the Fountain of Youth.
Jun 8, 2011 · One legendary cure for aging is a magical spring that promises youth to those who drink its waters. It is called the Fountain of Youth, and it has been sought for its powers of rejuvenation since the 5th century BCE when the Greek historian Herodotus wrote about its wondrous powers.
When he was told by the Indians of a miraculous spring in a northern region called Bimini, he thought it must be the Fountain of Youth. In his search for the fountain he discovered the Bahamas and Florida. The legend of the fountain was known throughout Europe in the Middle Ages.
Nov 9, 2009 · In pursuit of a rumored fountain of youth located on an island known as Bimini, Ponce de León led an expedition to the coast of Florida in 1513.
