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Nahr Ibrahim - Lebanon

Ibrahim River also known as Adonis River, is a small but strong river in Mount Lebanon it is emptying into the Mediterranean Sea. (nahr means river in Arabic).

According to Greek mythology, Adonis the god of love and beauty, was killed near the river by Ares, the god of war, disguised as a boar. According to the myth, Adonis's blood flowed in the river, making the water reddish for centuries (red is the color of mud).

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Uploaded on May 4, 2013
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