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Mount Olympus. Anna Bolton January 30,2013 Period 4. Geography. Part of the tallest mountain range in Greece “Olympos Massif” Mytikas-highest peak-9570 feet 2 nd highest in the Balcans In the borders of the prefectures. The Gods and Goddesses.
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Mount Olympus Anna Bolton January 30,2013 Period 4
Geography Part of the tallest mountain range in Greece “Olympos Massif” Mytikas-highest peak-9570 feet 2nd highest in the Balcans In the borders of the prefectures
The Gods and Goddesses • Zeus-god of the sky and also the chief god • Poseidon-god of the seas and earthquakes • Hera-goddess of marriage and also Zeus’s wife • Demeter-goddess of the harvest • Hestia-goddess of the home Children of Zeus: Athena(goddess of wisdom and crafts) Apollo(god of the sun and poetry) Ares(god of war) Aphrodite(goddess of love)
Myths Gods threw over the Titans A Dormitory for the gods Met here for gatherings Heavenly kingdom