Mt. Olympus
Ancient Greece
Zeus, The King of All the Gods in Greek Mythology
Zeus, the greatest of all the figures of Greek mythology, ruled over all the assembled gods and goddesses of the realm atop his mountain fastness on Mt. Olympus along with his wife Hera.
He was the god of the sky,...
Greece
Face of Zeus on Mt Olympus: Ancient Carving or Optical Illusion
Some claim that they can see the face of Zeus on the rocky face of Mt. Olympus, the traditional home of the gods in Greek mythology.
The rocky face, which is located at around 2,400 meters (7874.016 feet) high, near...
Ancient Greece
The 12 Greek Gods and Their Unique Superpowers
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The ancient Greek gods remain a fascination around the world. As immortals with unusual powers, they appear in movies, books, video games.
Greece
Visiting the Greek Gods on Mount Olympus and Litohoro
Litohoro is a stunning town situated at the base of Mount Olympus, home of the Gods, and just a stone's throw away from the Thermaic Gulf.
Greek News
Greek Athlete Promises Skydive to Disabled Woman After Olympus Climb
Celebrated Greek athlete Marios Giannakou -- who famously climbed up to the top of Mount Olympus with his friend Eleftheria Tosiou, who is disabled, strapped to his back -- has now promised to take her skydiving.
The two adventurers met...
Greece
Brave Driver Tackles Snow-Covered Mt. Olympus (video)
The mountain of the ancient Greek gods, Mt. Olympus, is now covered in fresh blanket of snow, creating a majestic landscape.
A Greek driver defied the wintry conditions this weekend, daring to drive up the snow-covered slopes of the mountain....