The Origin and Boundaries of Europe from the Ancient to Modern Worlds June 17, 2019 Share this:Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window)Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window)Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) “Europa on the bull” – Paestum red-figure chalice krater, signed by Assteas (about 370-360 BC) / Photo by Carol Raso, Museum of Sannio, Wikimedia Commons The name “Europe” comes from ancient Greece and was derived from Europa, the mythological princess of Crete. By Witold FraczekAnalystESRI Originally published by ESRI, republished with permission for educational, non-commercial purposes. Like this:Like Loading... Tags: Europe History Continue Reading Previous: Topography and Prehistoric BritainNext: Angkor Wat Archaeological Digs Yield New Clues to Its Civilization’s Decline