Mount Olympus
In Greek mythology Olympus was the home of the Twelve Olympian gods of the ancient Greek world.In myth, Olympus formed after the gods defeated the Titans in the Titan War, and soon the place was inhabited by the gods. It is the setting of many Greek mythical stories. The Twelve Olympian gods lived in the gorges, where there were also their palaces. Pantheon (today Mytikas) was their meeting place and theater of their stormy discussions. The Throne of Zeus (today Stefani) hosted solely him, the leader of the gods. From there he unleashed his thunderbolts, expressing his godly wrath. The Twelve Olympians included also Hera, Hestia, Demeter, Poseidon, Athena, Apollo, Artemis, Hermes, Aphrodite, Ares and Hephaestus. Ιn Iliad Olympus is referred as great, long, brilliant and full of trees.
Let's climb to the summit starting from the small town of Litochoro located in the foothills of the mountain.
Enipeas Canyon
Enipeas Canyon at night
Keep walking
Muses Plateau
Congrats you made it to the summit
Enjoy the breathtaking view
In an Eden-like environment at the foot of Mount Olympus, featuring lush green vegetation, towering trees, abundant springs and a navigable river, lies Dion, the sacred site of the ancient Macedonians.Among the Greek gods worshiped in Dion was Olympian Zeus, the king of all the gods of ancient Greece, to whom the city owes its name, since it is a derivation of his Greek name, Dias.
A unique open-air archaeological park has been created in the excavated areas of the ancient city, which includes the city itself as well as its surrounding sanctuaries, theaters, stadiums and cemeteries, all of which have been carefully unearthed over the years.
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