King Minos, who ruled Crete and lived in the Minoan Palace of Knossos, fell in love with Diktynna and pursued her for a full nine months chasing her along the length of Crete. But Diktynna wanted to remain a virgin and would not give in to Minos’ attentions. He chased her to the edge of a cliff and being trapped, she threw herself off. Fishermen saved her in their nets and a sailor, Andromedes, sailed with her from Crete to Aegina. After landing there he made advances towards her and she fled from his vessel into a grove, and disappeared in the sanctuary of Artemis where she became known as Aphaea. Because of her dedication and desire to protect her chastity, Artemis awarded her with immortality.