Olympus

/ou'limpəs/
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Definition
  1. Proper noun:
    • A mountain peak in northeastern Greece: A specific geographical location, the highest mountain in Greece, located near the Aegean Sea coast.
    • The dwelling place of the gods in Greek mythology: In ancient Greek religion and mythology, this mountain was believed to be the home of the twelve Olympian gods.
Examples of Usage
  • Proper noun:
    • Mount Olympus is the highest mountain in Greece.
    • In Greek myths, Zeus ruled from Olympus.
Advanced Usage
  • "the Olympian gods": The gods who were believed to reside on Mount Olympus.
    • The Olympian gods, including Athena and Apollo, were central to Greek mythology.
Variants and Related Words
  • Olympian (adj): Pertaining to Mount Olympus or the classical gods; also means majestic or superior.
    • The poet described the king with Olympian grandeur.
  • Olympian (n): Any of the gods dwelling on Mount Olympus; also, a participant in the Olympic Games.
    • The Olympians were worshipped throughout ancient Greece.
Synonyms
  • Abode of the gods: A poetic or descriptive term for the mythical home of the deities.
  • Heaven (in the context of Greek myth): The divine realm.
Related Phrases
  • "to be hurled from Olympus": To be cast out from a position of great power or favor, alluding to myths where gods were banished.
    • After the scandal, the CEO was hurled from his corporate Olympus.
Related Idioms
  • "an Olympian task/effort": A task requiring immense, almost superhuman effort or detachment.
    • Completing the project on time was an Olympian effort for the small team.
Noun
  1. a mountain peak in northeast Greece near the Aegean coast; believed by ancient Greeks to be the dwelling place of the gods (9,570 feet high)

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