"And when the gods had fully completed their growth, and were come to their strength’s prime, then the Titan gods, urged by Earth, raised war against the gods of Olympus, that they might drive them from their honours and rule over mankind...
Mightily, but hoping it false, I descended from Olympus’s heights, and travelled the earth, a god in human form.
And no more than a thousand or two thousand years have elapsed since the discoveries of Daedalus, Orpheus and Palamedes,—since Marsyas and Olympus invented music, and Amphion the lyre—not to speak of numberless other inventions which are but of yesterday.
'This is the justice of the Gods who inhabit Olympus.'
After this tumble, we join Noah, Adam and Eve, Atlantis, Mu, and Olympus—and Jesus joins Osiris, Ta’aroa, Zeus, and Vishnu.
In Greek mythology, the gods of Olympus had differing views about how much they should aid or guide humanity.
In his book on the Tavistock Institute of Human Relations, Coleman said in modern America a “closely knit group of social psychologists, pollsters and media manipulators” is presided over by an elite group of powerful patrons, known as the Committee of 300 or, more significantly, “the Gods of Olympus.”
And it must not be forgotten that Greek mythology tells us that the god-like race who dwelt on Olympus, that great island "in the midst of the Atlantic," in the remote west, wrought in iron; and we find the remains of an iron sword and meteoric iron weapons in the mounds of the Mississippi Valley, while the name of the metal is found in the ancient languages of Peru and Chili, and the Incas worked in iron on the shores of Lake Titicaca.
The Greek legends tell us of the rebellions inaugurated at different times in Olympus.
The same pattern shows up on Olympus, Sinai, and Mount Lycaeus.
Olympus, Sinai, and Lycaeus follow the same high-place pattern.
He dwelt with the twelve Æsir, or gods, upon Asgard, the Norse Olympus, which arose out of Midgard, a land half-way between the regions of frost and fire (to wit, in a temperate climate).
The Scandinavian Olympus was probably Atlantis.
The gods dwelt on Olympus.
Where was Olympus?
The Scandinavians believed in the twelve gods, the Aesir, who dwelt on Asgard, the Norse Olympus.
Greek tradition located the island in which Olympus was situated "in the far west," "in the ocean beyond Africa," "on the western boundary of the known world," "where the sun shone when it had ceased to shine on Greece," and where the mighty Atlas "held up the heavens." And Plato tells us that the land where Poseidon and Atlas ruled was Atlantis.
Dike, or Astræa, the goddess of justice and good faith, modesty and truth, turned her back on such scenes, and retired to Olympus, while Zeus determined to destroy the human race by a great flood.
May we not even suppose that the very word "Olympus" is a transformation from "Atlantis" in accordance with the laws that regulate the changes of letters of the same class into each other?
Olympus was written by the Greeks "Olumpos." The letter a in Atlantis was sounded by the ancient world broad and full, like the a in our words all or altar; in these words it approximates very closely to the sound of o.
We may, therefore, suppose that when the Greeks said that their gods dwelt in "Olympus," it was the same as if they said that they dwelt in "Atlantis."
We have seen the twelve principal gods all dwelling on the mountain of Olympus, in the midst of an island in the ocean in the far west, which was subsequently destroyed by a deluge on account of the wickedness of its people.
It may be urged that Mount Olympus could not have referred to any mountain in Atlantis, because the Greeks gave that name to a group of mountains partly in Macedonia and partly in Thessaly.
But in Mysia, Lycia, Cyprus, and elsewhere there were mountains called Olympus; and on the plain of Olympia, in Elis, there was an eminence bearing the same designation.
"The learned Pezron contends that the division which was made of this vast empire came, in after-times, to be taken for the partition of the whole world; that Asia remaining in the hands of Jupiter (Zeus), the most potent of the three brothers, made him looked upon as the god of Olympus; that the sea and islands which fell to Neptune occasioned their giving him the title of 'god of the sea;' and that Spain, the extremity of the then known world, thought to be a very low country in respect of Asia, and famous for its excellent mines of gold and silver, failing to Pluto, occasioned him to be taken for the 'god of the infernal regions.'" We should suppose that Pluto possibly ruled over the transatlantic possessions of Atlantis in America, over those "portions of the opposite continent" which Plato tells us were dominated by Atlas and his posterity, and which, being far beyond or below sunset, were the "under-world" of the ancients; while Atlantis, the Canaries, etc., constituted the island division with Western Africa and Spain.
Zeus on one occasion beat her, and threw her son Hephæstos out of Olympus; on another occasion he hung her out of Olympus with her arms tied and two great weights attached to her feet--a very brutal and ungentlemanly trick--but the Greeks transposed this into a beautiful symbol: the two weights, they say, represent the earth and sea, "an illustration of how all the phenomena of the visible sky were supposed to hang dependent on the highest god of heaven!" (Ibid., p.
He is also associated with well-watered plains and valleys." (Murray's "Mythology," p, 51.) The palace in the depths of the sea was the palace upon Olympus in Atlantis; the traversing of the sea referred to the movements of a mercantile race; the shaking of the
"'In the greater Panathenæ there was carried in procession a peplum of Minerva, representing the war with the giants and the victory of the gods of Olympus.
The city's legend parallels other sacred places in different religious traditions, such as Valhalla in Norse mythology or Mount Olympus in Greek religion.
The Greek gods, too, were known for their direct involvement in human activities, often coming down from Mount Olympus.
Mount Olympus remains Zeus’s Olympian home in the pantheon map.
I use Mount Lycaeus as sacred-mountain and Zeus-sanctuary geography beside Mount Olympus and Mount Ida.
Olympus remains the pantheon home.
Mount Olympus: Zeus’s Olympian home and pantheon neighbor to Arcadian Lycaeus.
Mountains: Hub table that already lists Lycaeus with Olympus and Ida.
It is the middle peak in the Thessalian sacred chain between Olympus and Pelion.
In Greek myth, Otus and Ephialtes set this mountain on Olympus when they tried to stack peaks toward heaven.
Mount Olympus lies to the north.
The Vale of Tempe (Tempe Valley) and the Pineios separate Ossa from Olympus.
The order is Olympus at the base, then Ossa, then Pelion, then heaven.
Tempe Valley is the sacred pass between Ossa and Olympus.
They tried to set Ossa on Olympus and Pelion on Ossa so they could scale heaven.
They threatened to make war with the gods in Olympus, and tried to set Mount Ossa on the top of Mount Olympus, and Mount Pelion on the top of Ossa, that they might scale heaven itself, and they would have done it too if they had been grown up, but Apollo, son of Leto, killed both of them, before they had got so much as a sign of hair upon their cheeks or chin.
Stack order in Homer: Olympus at the base, Ossa on Olympus, Pelion on Ossa, then heaven.
These grew every year a cubit in breadth and a fathom in height; and when they were nine years old, being nine cubits broad and nine fathoms high, they resolved to fight against the gods, and they set Ossa on Olympus, and having set Pelion on Ossa they threatened by means of these mountains to ascend up to heaven, and they said that by filling up the sea with the mountains they would make it dry land, and the land they would make sea.
Ossa on Olympus.
They say Ossa on Olympus, then Pelion on Ossa.
I use Mount Ossa as the middle peak in the Olympus, Ossa, and Pelion chain.
What is Mount Ossa?Mount Ossa (modern Kissavos) is a Thessalian mountain between Olympus and Pelion.
In the Aloadae myth, Otus and Ephialtes set Ossa on Olympus and Pelion on Ossa to scale heaven.
Classical Aloadae texts in Homer and Apollodorus say Ossa on Olympus and Pelion on Ossa.
The Giants, attempting to overthrow the gods, piled Mount Pelion on top of Mount Ossa in an attempt to reach Mount Olympus.
According to the myth, Zeus, captivated by Ganymede's beauty, transformed into an eagle and abducted him from Mount Ida to serve as his cupbearer on Mount Olympus.
Mount Ossa: Thessalian sacred-mountain neighbor (Olympus–Ossa–Pelion lane).
Location and GeographyMount Olympus is the highest mountain in Greece, with its summit, Mytikas, reaching an elevation of 2,917 meters.
Located in the Olympus Range on the border between Thessaly and Macedonia, it is near the Aegean coast, approximately 80 kilometers southwest of Thessaloniki.
Home of the Greek GodsMount Olympus is best known as the legendary home of the twelve Olympian gods in Greek mythology.
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.
Mythical Stories and LegendsNumerous myths and legends are associated with Mount Olympus.
After their victory, the Olympians established their rule from Mount Olympus, solidifying the mountain’s place as the divine center of the world.
Another notable myth involves the hero Heracles (Hercules), who was granted entry to Olympus after completing his Twelve Labors, achieving immortality, and becoming a god.
Worship and Religious PracticesIn ancient Greece, Mount Olympus was not only a mythological symbol but also a significant religious site.
Role in Greek HistoryMount Olympus played a role in various historical events, particularly during the Hellenistic and Roman periods.
The Macedonian kings, including Philip II and Alexander the Great, were known to venerate the gods of Olympus, often making offerings and seeking their blessings before embarking on military campaigns.
However, as Christianity spread across the Roman Empire, the worship of the ancient gods declined, and Mount Olympus transitioned from a place of divine reverence to a symbol of the pagan past.
Inspiration for Art and LiteratureMount Olympus has inspired countless works of art, literature, and music throughout history.
In literature, Mount Olympus appears in works ranging from the epic poems of Homer to modern novels and plays.
Modern Cultural ImpactToday, Mount Olympus continues to hold cultural significance, not only as a symbol of Greece’s ancient heritage but also as a popular tourist destination.
Festivals, such as the annual Olympus Marathon, celebrate the mountain’s legacy and attract visitors from around the world.
Mount Olympus stands as one of the most iconic and revered mountains in the world, deeply intertwined with the mythology, history, and culture of ancient Greece.
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.
Zeus ascended to the throne as the king of the gods, establishing a new divine order on Mount Olympus.
The term "Olympian gods" refers to the principal deities in ancient Greek mythology believed to reside on Mount Olympus, the highest mountain in Greece.
Residence on Mount Olympus
The Olympian gods are so named because they live on Mount Olympus.
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.
This victory marked the beginning of their reign and their association with Mount Olympus.
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.
With the Titans vanquished, Zeus and his siblings established their rule from Mount Olympus.
The ruler of Mount Olympus
This was the Olympus of the Greeks, where
71.) Here we have a distinct reference to Olympus, the Garden of Plato, and the destruction of Atlantis.
Faber is correct in his opinion that the pyramid is a transcript of the sacred mountain which stood in the midst of Eden, the Olympus of Atlantis.
We find the pyramid on both sides of the Atlantic, with its four sides pointing, like the arms of the Cross, to the four cardinal points-a reminiscence of Olympus; and in the Aztec representation of Olympos (Aztlan) we find the pyramid as the central and typical figure.
Ignatius Donnelly opened his 1882 chapter “The God Odin, Woden, or Wotan” in Atlantis: The Antediluvian World by stating the Germanic identity, then moving into Olympus and Atlantis:
He dwelt with the twelve Æsir, or gods, upon Asgard, the Norse Olympus, which arose out of Midgard, a land half-way between the regions of frost and fire (to wit, in a temperate climate).
The Scandinavian Olympus was probably Atlantis.
He then says that Norse Olympus “was probably Atlantis.” I keep that last clause as Donnelly’s claim.
He wrote that the Scandinavian Olympus was probably Atlantis.
I treat “the Scandinavian Olympus was probably Atlantis” as his interpretation, not as archaeology.
Olympus, the home of the Greek gods, is reminiscent of Atlantis:
Inhabitants: The gods of Olympus, like those of Atlantis, were twelve in number, including Zeus, Poseidon, and others.
The Gigantomachy was a battle between the gods of Olympus and the Giants, born from the blood of Uranus.
“First, from heavenly Olympus, Saturn came, Fleeing Jove’s wrath, exiled from his realm.
In unbearable pain, Hercules built a funeral pyre for himself, which led to his ascension to Olympus and his subsequent deification.