Central Greece
Mount Helicon
One of the most famous myths associated with Mount Helicon is the creation of the Hippocrene spring.
Symbol of Poetic InspirationMount Helicon has long been a symbol of poetic inspiration, due to its association with the Muses and the Hippocrene spring.
Central Greece
Mount Parnassus
According to legend, Pegasus struck the ground with his hoof on the slopes of Parnassus, creating the Hippocrene spring.
The story of Pegasus and the Hippocrene spring further reinforces the mountain’s association with poetic inspiration and the divine influence on the arts.