Olympus
Ancient Greece
Greek Goddess Sphinx Embodied Concept of Knowledge as Power
One of the most recognizable figures of antiquity, the Sphinx, took many forms in the civilizations of Greece, the Near East and Asia.
Food
Pomegranate: The Red Gold of Ancient Greece
The pomegranate is deeply embedded in human history. For thousands of years, it has been a vital food and medicine for people in many different cultures. It represents life, rebirth, fertility, marriage, and wealth in every religion. The pomegranate...
Archaeology
The Priceless Ancient Greek Treasures of Dion, Macedonia
In an Eden-like environment at the foot of Mount Olympus lies Dion, the sacred site of the ancient Macedonians.
Ancient Greece
Why Some Still Believe that Greece’s Mount Olympus is a Myth
Many outside of Greece believe that Mount Olympus—like Atlantis—is a myth that exists only in Greek mythology, says Greek journalist and director Athina Krikeli.
Krikeli, who has lived in the United States for the past twenty-five years and has been...
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...
Greece
The Hidden Treasures of Olympus, the Mountain of the Greek Gods
Many people come to visit Greece with a mission in mind – to visit Olympus, the mountain of the ancient Greek gods.
Greek News
Greece Mulls Entrance Fee for Olympus, Mountain of Gods
Greece is considering imposing an entrance fee for Mount Olympus, the highest mountain in the country, authorities revealed on Wednesday.
Thousands of people climb every year on Olympus, the mountain of the ancient Greek Gods. Mount Olympus is one of...
Greece
US and Greece Conduct Joint Military Exercises Near Mount Olympus
A large-scale joint military exercise in the foothills of Mount Olympus took place on Wednesday between the aviation units from the armies of Greece and the United States.
This new Greek-American exercise took place only a few weeks after the...
Archaeology
The Priceless Ancient Treasures of Dion, Macedonia
In an Eden-like environment at the foot of Mount Olympus lies Dion, the sacred site of the ancient Macedonians.
Environment
Greek Students Conquer Mount Olympus (Video)
The first ever school to go on the brave mission to conquer the top of Mount Olympus, the mountain of the Gods for the Ancient Greeks, is the 2nd High School of Voula, in Attica.
The young students, instead of going...