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  1. Sep 3, 2024 · Mount Olympus, mountain peak, the highest (9,570 feet [2,917 metres]) in Greece. It is part of the Olympus massif near the Gulf of Thérmai (Modern Greek: Thermaïkós) of the Aegean Sea and lies astride the border between Macedonia (Makedonía) and Thessaly (Thessalía). It is also designated as Upper.

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  2. Sep 5, 2024 · Mount Olympus, the highest peak in Greece, has long been venerated in both ancient myth and modern history. While today it stands as a natural marvel, in ancient Greek mythology, it represented something far greater: the divine home of the Olympian gods.

  3. Sep 18, 2024 · Mount Olympus is central to Greek mythology as the home of the twelve Olympian gods and goddesses, who ruled over the heavens, earth, and humanity. The mountain was not just a physical place but a divine realm, unreachable by mortals, often surrounded by clouds and imbued with otherworldly beauty.

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    1 day ago · Then begins the Titanomachy, the war between the Olympians, led by Zeus, and the Titans, led by Cronus, for control of the universe, with Zeus and the Olympians fighting from Mount Olympus, and the Titans fighting from Mount Othrys. [65]

  6. Sep 3, 2024 · Mount Olympus (also Olympos or Olymbos, Olympus) in Cyprus ⛰ and how to visit it in winter or summer - tourist guide, opening hours and cost, how to get there and position on the map.

  7. Sep 14, 2024 · Mount Olympus, the highest peak in Greece, is not just a mountain; it's a place where myths come alive. Known as the home of the Greek gods, this majestic mountain offers more than just breathtaking views. Let's uncover some of the best spots to visit on your trek.

  8. Sep 3, 2024 · Olympic National Park, ecologically diverse area occupying much of the Olympic Peninsula in northwestern Washington, U.S. Originally established as a national monument in 1909 and redesignated a national park in 1938, it preserves the Olympic Mountains and their magnificent forests and wildlife.

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