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mount olym·pus

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  1. Olympus, Mount Olympus, Mt. Olympus, Olimbosnoun

    a mountain peak in northeast Greece near the Aegean coast; believed by ancient Greeks to be the dwelling place of the gods (9,570 feet high)

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  1. Mount Olympus

    Mount Olympus (; Greek: Όλυμπος, romanized: Ólympos, also Ólimbos, IPA: [ˈoli(m)bos]) is the highest mountain in Greece. It is part of the Olympus massif near the Thermaic Gulf of the Aegean Sea, located in the Olympus Range on the border between Thessaly and Macedonia, between the regional units of Larissa and Pieria, about 80 km (50 mi) southwest from Thessaloniki. Mount Olympus has 52 peaks and deep gorges. The highest peak, Mytikas (Μύτικας Mýtikas), meaning "nose", rises to 2,917 metres (9,570 ft). It is one of the highest peaks in Europe in terms of topographic prominence.In Greek mythology, Olympus is the home of the Greek gods, on Mytikas peak. The mountain has exceptional biodiversity and rich flora. It has been a National Park, the first in Greece, since 1938. It is also a World Biosphere Reserve.Every year, thousands of visitors admire its fauna and flora, tour its slopes, and climb its peaks. Organized mountain refuges and various mountaineering and climbing routes are available. The usual starting point for climbing Olympus is the town of Litochoro, on the eastern foothills of the mountain, 100 km (62 mi) from Thessaloniki.

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  1. mount olympus

    Mount Olympus is the highest mountain in Greece, known for its peaks and deep gorges. It has a significant place in Greek mythology as it was believed to be the home of the twelve ancient Greek gods and goddesses, led by the king of the gods, Zeus. Its highest peak, Mytikas, is known as "Pantheon" and it was thought to serve as a meeting place for the deities. Currently, it's also a popular spot for hiking and mountaineering.

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  1. Mount Olympus

    Mount Olympus is the highest mountain in Greece, located in the Olympus Range on the border between Thessaly and Macedonia, about 80 km southwest from Thessaloniki, Greece's second largest city. Mount Olympus has 52 peaks. The highest peak Mytikas, meaning "nose", rises to 2,917 metres. It is one of the highest peaks in Europe in terms of topographic prominence. Mount Olympus is noted for its very rich flora with several species. It is a National Park of Greece and a World's Biosphere Reserve.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of mount olympus in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of mount olympus in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6

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    One foot on Mount Olympus, the other in the kitty litter.


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