Mount Erymanthos

Mount Erymanthos

Mount Erymanthos, also known as Olonos, is a mountain located in the northwestern part of the Peloponnese peninsula in Greece.

The highest peak of Mount Erymanthos reaches an elevation of approximately 2,224 meters, making it one of the tallest mountains in the Peloponnese.

Mount Erymanthos is most famous in Greek mythology as the setting for one of the Twelve Labors of Heracles (Hercules).

The boar lived on the slopes of Mount Erymanthos and caused great fear among the local population.

Another myth linked to Mount Erymanthos involves the centaurs, who were said to inhabit the mountain's forests.

One of the most famous centaurs, Pholus, lived in a cave on Mount Erymanthos.

In ancient times, Mount Erymanthos was considered a sacred place, with several sanctuaries and religious sites located on its slopes.

The wild and remote nature of Mount Erymanthos made it a fitting place for the worship of Pan, who was believed to inhabit the secluded valleys and forests of the mountain.

One of the notable myths associated with Mount Erymanthos is the story of the centaur Pholus and his tragic death.

This legend reinforces Mount Erymanthos’s image as a place where the boundaries between the human and the wild blur.