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Olimbos

Olimbos

7.5
A mountain in northeast Greece near the sea that ancient Greeks saw as the home of the gods
  • proper noun
  • Literature
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  • Many hikers visit Olimbos each year to explore its natural beauty and historical significance.

Examples

  • 144 Olympens -- Mt. Olympos (mod. Olimbos) near the border between the Greek provinces of Thessalia and Macedonia.

    Academic text (1995)

  • Mount Olimbos is famed for its stunning views and rich mythology in ancient Greek culture.

  • In ancient times, the Greeks believed that the gods resided on Olimbos, the tallest mountain in their mythology.

Synonyms

Olympus
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  • Literature
57 6.6

A mountain in Greece that is the country's highest peak and the home of the gods in old Greek stories

is the same mountain but without the height detail
Mount Olympus
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  • Literature
1 4.6

The highest mountain in Greece that ancient Greeks thought was the home of the Greek gods

is the same mountain but uses an alternate traditional name
Mt. Olympus
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  • Literature
6.0

A high mountain in northern Greece that old stories say is the home of the gods

is the same mountain but uses a shorter abbreviated form

Surface Forms

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Etymology

Olimbos comes from the Greek name Olympos, the mountain people long ago called the 'home of the gods'. So Olimbos means that famous high place and the old stories about gods who lived there.