Legend claims that Typhoeus, a terrifying giant, waged war against Zeus for dominance over the cosmos. Upon losing his battle against the king of the gods, Typhoeus was cast out of the celestial vault and buried under the island's surface - a colossal figure billowing with smoke and spewing fire as a sign of his ceaseless rebellion.
The outline of his body can be observed from the sea, sculpting the island's distinctive form.

Throughout the ages, the island's natural volcanic phenomena have been attributed to the mythical presence of Typhoeus, perpetually confined in the depths of the earth beneath its shores. Likewise, the names of some of the locations on the island reflect the giant's anatomy – Testaccio is where the giant's head lies, Panza corresponds to his stomach, Piedimonte lies above his feet, and so on.
It is believed that his restless movements contribute to seismic activity, and from his fiery wrath, the island's volcanoes were born.

His breath flows into the thermal springs, infusing them with warmth and granting them legendary healing properties.

Today, Ischia's extraordinary volcanic origin, and its rejuvenating therapeutic springs, stand as Typhoeus' gracious gift to us all, for which we are endlessly grateful.