According to locals, during the Ottoman occupation of Greece, a young Christian girl (named Kori) fled persecution, finding a refuge in the dense forests and steep gorges of Mount Olympus.
She lived there in solitude and piety.
Locals believe that after she vanished mysteriously, the waters began to flow. They say the water has unusual healing powers.
Agia Kori, the “Holy Daughter”, is a folk saint, symbolizing innocence, endurance, and sacred refuge.