 In ancient Crete they were also known as "Dionysioi" after the god Dionysus and also as "Letoai" or "Letoa" () after the goddess Leto who was worshipped at Phaistos, where she was also known as "Fitii" in ancient times.In Cretan mythology it is believed that the goddess Leto gave birth to the god Apollo and the goddess Artemis on these islands.There are isolated sand beaches on these islands that can be reached via boat from Aghia Galini.