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An older version of the story told by Hellanicus has Deucalion's ark landing on Mount Othrys in Thessaly.
Mount Othrys
Mount Othrys is a mountain range located in central Greece, situated in the region of Thessaly.
The highest peak of Mount Othrys reaches approximately 1,726 meters.
Mount Othrys holds a crucial place in Greek mythology as the stronghold of the Titans during the Titanomachy, the epic battle between the Titans and the Olympian gods.
The Titans, led by Cronus, used Mount Othrys as their base of operations in their struggle against the younger generation of gods, led by Zeus.
Cronus, the leader of the Titans and father of Zeus, Hades, and Poseidon, ruled from Mount Othrys before being overthrown by his sons.
The eventual defeat of Cronus and the Titans led to the establishment of the Olympian gods as the rulers of the cosmos, with Mount Othrys symbolizing the old order.
The most famous legend associated with Mount Othrys is the Titanomachy, the great war between the Titans and the Olympians.
Mount Othrys, as the stronghold of the Titans, represents the ancient power of the old gods and their ultimate downfall.
The Olympian Gods
The Titanomachy was a ten-year-long war waged in Thessaly, where Mount Olympus and Mount Othrys (the stronghold of the Titans) faced each other.