Mount Olympus
Home of the Greek GodsMount Olympus is best known as the legendary home of the twelve Olympian gods in Greek mythology.
According to ancient Greek religion, the gods, led by Zeus, ruled over both the divine and mortal worlds from their palatial residences atop the mountain.
The idea of Olympus as the dwelling place of the gods is central to Greek mythology, with its peaks imagined as the divine domain where the gods lived, feasted, and observed the affairs of humanity.
These events were a precursor to the Olympic Games, emphasizing the deep connection between the mountain and ancient Greek religious life.
Role in Greek HistoryMount Olympus played a role in various historical events, particularly during the Hellenistic and Roman periods.
Its depiction as the home of the gods has been a central theme in Greek art, from ancient pottery and sculpture to Renaissance paintings and modern interpretations.
Whether viewed as the mythical home of the gods or as a natural wonder, Mount Olympus continues to captivate the imagination and remains a central symbol of the enduring legacy of Greek civilization.
Mount Pangaion
According to Greek mythology, Dionysus was raised on the slopes of Mount Pangaion, and the mountain became a center of his worship, particularly among the Thracians who were known for their ecstatic rites and rituals.
From its ancient gold and silver mines that shaped the course of Greek history to its role as a sacred site in both pagan and Christian traditions, the mountain holds a unique place in the cultural and historical landscape of Greece.
Mountains
This table includes the height of each mountain, its locations, and detailed descriptions of its significance in Greek mythology.
August 2024 Update
In Greek stories, the Pleiades are seven sisters transformed into stars to escape Orion.
Mountains & Greek myths - Cosmic battles and Birth of Zeus
Ta Seti, Africa’s Early Powerhouse
Auset, known as Isis in Greek, is a goddess associated with motherhood, magic, and fertility.
Deities associated with fish, water, and the sea
Poseidon (Greek): Poseidon is the god of the sea, earthquakes, and horses.
Amphitrite (Greek): As the wife of Poseidon, Amphitrite is the sea goddess who is often depicted alongside him.
Triton (Greek): Triton, the son of Poseidon and Amphitrite, is a sea god often depicted with a human upper body and the tail of a fish.
Atlas (Greek): Although not a fish god, Atlas is associated with Atlantis as its namesake.
Glaucus (Greek): A sea god known for his prophetic abilities and connection to the sea.
Ishtar
She has parallels in other ancient cultures, such as the Canaanite goddess Astarte and the Greek goddess Aphrodite.
Mokosh
Goddess of Fertility and Earth: Mokosh is often considered the Slavic equivalent of an earth mother goddess, similar to Gaia in Greek mythology.
Slavic Paganism
Once Slavs adopted writing, mainly due to Christianity, they did not compile their pagan myths or legends into texts akin to those found in other cultures like the Norse Eddas or Greek mythological writings.
Pleiades and Orion
Orion the Hunter: In Greek mythology, Orion is depicted as a giant huntsman placed among the stars by Zeus.
The myth of the Pleiades as seven sisters transformed into stars to escape Orion originates from Greek mythology and provides a fascinating explanation for the cluster's presence in the night sky.
Elyon
Septuagint (LXX): The ancient Greek translation of the Hebrew Bible reads "according to the number of the angels of God." This suggests a more celestial or divine allocation of nations, possibly reflecting the belief that each nation was under the patronage of a divine being or angel.
The Olympian Gods
The term "Olympian gods" refers to the principal deities in ancient Greek mythology believed to reside on Mount Olympus, the highest mountain in Greece.
The Olympian gods were the principal deities of the Greek pantheon, holding the highest positions in the divine hierarchy.
According to Greek mythology, after the Titans were overthrown during the Titanomachy (the war between the Titans and the Olympian gods), the victorious Olympians, led by Zeus, established their rule and chose Mount Olympus as their abode.
The Titanomachy is a significant event in Greek mythology that refers to the epic war between the Titans, the older generation of gods, and the Olympians, the younger generation led by Zeus.
Cybele and her consort Attis
Greek Adaptation: The Greeks identified Cybele with their own earth and fertility goddesses, such as Rhea, the mother of the Olympian gods.
Her worship included ecstatic rites and frenzied music, which became integrated into the Greek religious practices.
Her worship incorporated elements from Phrygian, Greek, and Roman traditions, illustrating the fluidity of ancient religious practices.
It was built to house a particular image or form of the goddess, a meteoric stone brought from Greek Asia Minor to Rome in 204 BC at the behest of an oracle and temporarily housed in the goddess of Victory's Palatine temple.
The structure was influenced by both Greek and Roman architectural elements.
What is Necromancy?
The term originates from the Greek words "nekros," meaning "dead body," and "manteia," meaning "divination."
Beni Elohim
These narratives can be found in various forms across the globe, from the Greek Titans to the Anunnaki in Sumerian mythology.
Earth as a Project
Ancient Greek Thought: Plato's concept of the Demiurge, a being who terraformed Earth, influencing early Christian thought.
Jesus – Pleiadian consciousness
The name “Jesus” is derived from Greek, aligning Yeshua with Zeus to merge pagan and Christian beliefs.
The Weaver or Spiders
Greek Mythology: The Fates, especially Clotho who spins the thread of life, embody the concept of weaving destiny.
Arachne (Greek): Fifth Dimension.
Weavers of Fate (Greek Moirai, Norse Norns): Eighth Dimension.
Arachne (Greek): Symbolizes mental creativity and the consequences of hubris in the Fifth Dimension.
Weavers of Fate (Greek Moirai, Norse Norns): Function within the Eighth Dimension (divine mind and fate) and embody the ultimate interconnectedness in the Ninth Dimension.
Timeline of the Four Worlds
Greek: Age of the Titans.
Greek: Cronus, Rhea, Titans.
Greek: War between Titans and Olympians, leading to the Titanomachy.
Greek: Olympian gods ruling, heroes of Greek mythology.
Greek: Zeus, Hera, Hercules, Odysseus.
Greek Mythology (Titanomachy and Gigantomachy): The battles between the Titans and the Olympian gods, and later between the giants and gods, involve immense fires and destruction, which could metaphorically represent volcanic eruptions.
Greek Titanomachy/Gigantomachy: Myths of battles involving fire and destruction.
Greek: The Titans and Giants were powerful but ultimately destructive and had to be overthrown.
I’ll focus on a timeline that aligns with geological and archaeological findings while incorporating the mythological elements from various cultures, particularly the Hopi, Norse, Greek, and Sumerian traditions.
Why we lost our ancient history in Europe
Greek education was heavily influenced by the works of Homer, Herodotus, and Thucydides.
Atlantis and the Rise of the Gods
Polytheism: Roman and Greek influences highlight multiple gods through philosophical and republican ideas.
Atlantis – a widespread distribution of land
Hall discusses the origins of the name "Atlantis." He notes that it is not Greek or Egyptian, suggesting it might derive from the Western Hemisphere, particularly the Mayan language, where "Atl" means water, and its glyph represents a deluge.
Unified Catastrophe Theory
Evidence: The Greek myth of Deucalion’s flood describes a cataclysmic flood sent by Zeus to punish humanity.
Connections: The Greek myth shares themes of divine retribution and survival with Near Eastern flood myths, indicating possible cultural diffusion.
AI proposed the Atlantis connection
Atlantis: Atlantis is a legendary island mentioned by the Greek philosopher Plato.
12 Kings of Atlantis
Gadeirus (Eumelus in Greek) - The twin brother of Atlas, Gadeirus ruled the region adjacent to Atlas.