According to some mythological versions it was here that Apollo killed the monster, Python, who was guarding the spring, and that is why it was considered to be sacred.[1] A modern fountain currently stands close to the street leading to the archaeological site of Delphi to offer respite to the travelers.The Castalian Band, a group of poets or makars associated with the Court of James VI of Scotland (including the king himself) drew their name from this source.Almost ten years later when the post office was built, the community changed its name from Bledsoe's Lick to Castalian Springs.In Castalia, Ohio, named after the famed site, the Blue Hole limestone configurations were tourist attractions for many years and are now fish hatcheries.
