Mount Ossa

Mount Ossa, also known as Kissavos, is a mountain in central Greece, located in the region of Thessaly.

Known for its rich forests, dramatic gorges, and proximity to the Tempe Valley, Mount Ossa is part of the Thessalian landscape that is both historically and mythologically significant.

Mount Ossa is best known in Greek mythology for its role in the Gigantomachy, the battle between the Olympian gods and the Giants.

According to the myth, the Giants, in their attempt to reach Mount Olympus and overthrow the gods, piled Mount Ossa on top of Mount Pelion.

This myth underscores Mount Ossa’s symbolic association with cosmic struggles and the boundary between the mortal and divine realms.

Another myth involving Mount Ossa features the twin giants Otus and Ephialtes, known as the Aloadae.

These giants, sons of Poseidon, also attempted to reach Olympus by piling Mount Ossa on top of Mount Pelion.

The Giants, attempting to overthrow the gods, piled Mount Pelion on top of Mount Ossa in an attempt to reach Mount Olympus.