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Origin of name Triana district

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By on 06/03/2018
Triana district overlooking the river Guadalquivir

You had wondered how I, What is the origin of the name of the district of Triana? There are many stories and legends about the origin of Triana. But those who have passed from generation to generation in the popular imagination of trianeros and Seville are quite curious.

My name is Triana

Triana, the Atrayana in Arabic means, "Beyond the River". Referring to the geographical location relative to Sevilla, historical Center, You are having this neighborhood. In addition Triana has its origins in a suburb across the river Guadalquivir.

You also, the name of Triana say it comes from Greek mythology. Because according to legends Hercules, god founder of Sevilla, the hero was in love with the goddess Astarté. To constantly chasing to be at his side. Astarte not feeling the same as he, He took refuge in one of the banks of the Guadalquivir River. Giving birth and founded what is now known as the Triana.

Last, It has come to our ears, the Triana district gets its name from the derivation and transformation of the name Trajano. First Hispanic Emperor. Receiving the district's name Traiana centuries and becoming Triana.

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