The Greek goddess of love Aphrodite is also linked to Dittany as she used it to treat her wounded son, Aeneas during the Trojan War. And because of its reputed Aphrodisiac qualities is inexorably linked with the goddess of love herself.
Aphrodite's sister goddess Artemis also has connections with Dittany and was often crowned with a wreath of Dittany on her statues in temples to honour her.
An earlier Minoan goddess Diktynna who gave her name to the herb has left many reminders of herself here in Crete. There are rivers, mountains, gorges and bays all named after her and of course the wonderful herb Diktamo.
Dittany has also gained a reputation throughout the centuries as a magical plant and is used even today in magic rituals and in casting spells.
It even gets a mention in the fictional Harry Potter books as a magical herb!