Olympus（GreekIt is also translated as Olympus MountainGreeceThe highest mountain, located ataegean seaSelmai BayNorth bank, the second largest city in GreeceThessalonikiAbout 100km.Olympus consists of 52 peaks, of which the highest peak "Mytikas" means the front projection, with an altitude of 2917 meters.
On August 2, 1913,SwitzerlandUnder the guidance of Christos Kakkalos, a Greek mountaineering guide, Daniel Baud Bovey, a writer, and Fr é d é ric Boissonnas, a Swiss photographer, climbed to the top of Mytikas for the first time.On August 2, 2018,GoogleOn the home page of some countries, graffiti is used to commemorate the 105 years of the first summit.
stayMYTHOSCentral Olympus is the mountain of God. The original meaning of "Olympus" comes from the meaning of "light place".In Greek mythology, it is equivalent to heaven, the godsDemigodAnd live here with their servants.
Mount Olympus is located in northern Greece (there is even a mountain of the same name on Mars)African continentAndeurasiaExtruded from Thessaloniki Gulf, a famous city in the northeast and northern GreeceThessalonikiRemote,Altitude2917 meters, its name means "light" in Greek, but it may also come fromCaucasian languageThe word "mountain".It is between Cesari District and Macedoniawatershed。Its Miticas Peak, 2917 meters high, is the highest peak in Greece.In order to distinguish from the adjacent "Lower Olympus Mountain" in the south, it is also called "Upper Olympus Mountain".
The highest peak in Greece (2917 meters [9570 feet]).genusaegean seaOlympus Mountains near Thermai Bay, across Macedonia and Hese [5210 feet].mountaintopYear-round snow, shrouded in clouds and mist.It has long been regarded as the residence of the gods.Greece andAsia MinorThere are also other hills, villages andMythological figure。
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Olympus is a sacred and steep mountain, majestic and magnificent, towering among the mountains of Greece.In winter, snow covered peaks, and in summer, the valley is shaded by green trees.Every day, when the sun rises in the east, the dawn first shines on the peak of this holy mountain;When the sun sets and the moon rises in the east, the magnificent Olympus Peak is covered with sunset again.
However, the great gods chose this place to build their palaces and govern the world there.On the sea of cloudscolonnadeIn front of the colonnade is a garden with strange flowers and plants.
The Painting of the Gods
Vision of Olympus Mountain
ancientMYTHOSOne of the most exciting chapters inZeusIt dominates all things in the world.To express the rightZeusAnd the GreeksOlympiaThe region held a grand sacrifice.They offer cattle and sheep as sacrifices, sing and dance, celebrate and feast, and at the same timesprintCompetition activities.
The first event was the 200 yard dash, which was about 182 meters.Later, it gradually increasedWrestling、discus throw, bidding gun, horse racing and car racing.God of godsZeus won the wrestlingCronus(Zeus' father);Apollo defeated Aris in boxing and overtook Hermes in running... in every competitionwinnerIt is necessary to wear a laurel crown, and the winner with the laurel crown is worshipped as a god.The most famous poets offer hymns to them, and high-quality artists build memorial statues for them in Olympia.The hometown of the winners welcomed them as heroes who fought triumphantly. Some cities deliberately opened a gap in the city wall to let them enter the city like conquerors.
ancient GreekIt is believed that the gods living on Olympus createdOlympic Games。This is aHealthy mentalityNormalRational thinkingThey control the development direction of the whole society with the belief of being strong and always striving for the first, which is whySocrates、AristotleAnd other philosophers and scientists are also athletes.
They pay attention to the development of morality, intelligence and physique. The winners receive the highest honor and are generally respected.Olympic GamesyesAncient GreeceAn extremely important event in life.Even the war will make way for the sports meeting.The belligerents will pause their attacks and wait until the end of the five-day sports meeting before continuing to fire.
It can be imagined that when the strong athletes run and throw on the field, there are already a lot of swords and guns outside the field, which are murderous. But the Greeks do not pay attention to it. Their muscles stretched by exertion of force are a desire for peace, a mockery of the enemy, a yearning for the Olympic Games and a confidence in victory in war.[2]
Olympics
The first Olympic Games, created by the gods on the Olympic Mountain, was held at the foot of the mountain in the small town of Olympia. It looked like a dry river, covered with green grassgentle slopeSurrounded by, there is no trace of runway.If you look carefully, you will find a threshold like stone line, which is the starting line more than 2700 years ago.The main historic sites here are: the temple area, stadium, gymnasium, wrestling school, gymConference hall, carving workshops and bathroomsloungeEtc.Zeus TempleIt is the largest building in the temple area, which has fallen to the groundLarge stone pillarThe diameter is more than 2 meters.The whole building is 20 meters high and rectangular.The Namphoon Altar isDuring the Olympic GamesThe place where the torch is lit.Past sessionsModern Olympic GamesThe kindling of the torch is obtained here.The stadium is located in the east of the temple area, surrounded bySoil slopeThe completed stand can accommodate 45000 spectators.
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The ancient Greeks worshipped the "Holy Mountain". They believed that the Olympic Mountain was located in the center of Greece, and Greece was in the center of the earth, so the Olympic Mountain was also the center of the earth.The gods who rule the world and humans live on this mountain.
The ancient Greeks believed that these gods lived in the magnificent Olympic Mountain, where they feasted and dominated the earth.The main god, Zeus, lived on the top of the steep and precipitous Mixing Mountain - Stefani Peak. He called out the wind and rain, threw thunder and electricity, reduced disasters and blessed at will, not only dominating human beings, but also the gods.And HeraKong Shanthen isMuseThe place where the goddess lives.
Olympic Mountainmist-shrouded, towering into the clouds, covered with snow for 2/3 of the year, with its highest peak straight into the clouds.On the hillsideoak、Chestnut、Beech、Chinese parasolThe Hesong Forest is green and luxuriant, and the scenery is very beautiful.The ancient Greeks used this beautiful place as the residence of gods for this reason.
But later the Greeks changed their view, because since the Olympic Mountain is wrapped in ice and snow, surrounded by clouds and mist, it is not an ideal place for the gods to live.According to their sailing experience, they learned that Greece is not the center of the world, and the Olympic Mountain is not the center of the world, so it is impossible for those gods to live on the Olympic Mountain.
When the Greeks climbed the Olympic Mountain, it was not a very auspicious thing to think that those gods were close at hand and could be seen at any time.Then gradually changed their views.They began to think that the Olympic Mountain in their imagination was far away from the sky, and the gods lived in that remote place, which was beyond their reach, and had more divine charm.However, the Olympic Mountain is still a beautiful mountain in the eyes of the Greeks.
Myth Story
Once upon a time, the twelve great gods of Greece lived on the Olympic Mountain that people could not climb.The Olympic Mountain is magnificent, towering among the mountains of Greece.In winter, snowy peaks shine in the sunshine;In summer, the valley is shaded with trees.Every day, when the sun rises in the east, the dawn first shines on the peak of this holy mountain;When the sun goes down and the silver moon rises in the east, the glorious Olympic peak is again coveredmoonlight。Sometimes, large pieces of dark clouds will also float towards the mountain slope from all directions, so the valley is dark, with strong wind and heavy rain.
The Olympic Mountain is a sacred and steep mountain. The great gods chose this place to build their palaces and govern the world there. Above the sea of clouds, there are colonnades. In front of the colonnades are gardens with exotic flowers and plants.a fierce windThis paradise will never be touched, and there has never been a storm in the sky over these rock solid palaces.The mountain top is always sunny, sunny and fragrant.
The Great God of Olympus
On this glorious Olympic Mountain, every great god has his own palace.The most magnificent one is the palace of Zeus, the king of the gods.
Every morning, when Aurora opens the sky door with her rose colored fingers to let out the sun, the gods on the Olympic Mountain will gather in their leader's palace.Zeus, their supreme commander, sat on a golden throne and received them in the largest hall of the palace.
The gods sat around Zeus like a family around their father. They enjoyed the eternal joy and infinite joy together.They enjoy happiness that people can't imagine, as if they are in a banquet that will never end.
Flushed with brown ringed curlsApolloPlay for themharpThe melodious music made them drunk.beautifulCaritasWearing red and green, dancing on the grass and among the trees.MuseThe soft and sweet singing intoxicated the gods.Between the scenes, graceful and slimHerbGive the guests of Zeus exquisite food and wine.She brought the immortal wine in a gold cup to the gods of the Olympic Mountain. These drinks made them exuberant, young and energetic, and never tired of governing the world and human beings.
They gather together every day like a family.When Knox lights up the stars in the sky, the gods return to their homes.Olympus was silent.Only the family goddess Hestia, who has kept the maiden pure all her life, still stays in the public hall of the gods, because she is responsible for lighting the houses of the gods on the Olympic Mountain.
Each god does not live in their own magnificent palaces alone. Like the king, the twelve great gods have their own numerous followers.Some are responsible for delivering orders, some are responsible for preparing feasts, pouring tea and water, and some are responsible for performing songs and dances. They enable the immortals of the Olympic Mountain to spend their leisure time happily.
As mentioned earlier, the mission of Muse and Caritus is to perform for the gods in the Great Hallprogram of entertainment，HerbThey served exquisite food and wine to the gods during their intermission.The heavenly gate of the glorious Olympus is kept by three girls for lifeChastityHerr is responsible for the care.They have a gentle attitude and elegant mannersGold necklace, wearing clothes decorated with flowers and fruits.After they opened the golden gate of the Olympic MountainWalkingRun lightly with Muse andCaritasMeet and form a chorus to sing the coming of light, which makes the four seasons on the earth coordinate and change.
Herm's mother, Themis, orGoddess of JusticeHe often sat beside the throne of Zeus.She is selfless and sticks to the law like a mountain.She used her wisdom to make all kinds of indisputable decisions.The charming Temis is the goddess in charge of the halls of the Olympic Mountain and the security of the whole universe.
Zeus is not only the father of the Olympic gods, but also the king of mankind.Heaven is herethemis The relevant decisions and orders made under the recommendation ofIrisDeliver to the gods.Iris has a pair of wings. Her feet walk as fast as the wind. When she descends from the sky to the earth, her speed is likehailDescend from the clouds to the ground.She repeated the God's decision to people word by word, and then started a pairRainbowThe wings fly back to Olympus.She sat on the steps of Zeus' throne like a watchdog.Even when she sleeps, she never relaxesShoelaceShe never lifted her veil, because she had to fly to the designated place as soon as God gave orders.
exceptthemis Besides helping Zeus govern the universe, there are his three daughtersParkaThey also help parents to supervise people's compliance with the law.They lived in a bronze palace not far from Herr.Every day, they wrote the fate of everyone on the wall of the palace, marking the route of the celestial bodies.Nothing can erase their handwriting on the wall.They wear whiteDressIt is decorated with stars, daffodils and wool balls.
These three goddesses sit on the shining throne, deciding everyone's destiny and weaving the thread of life for everyone.The youngest of the three sisters is Croto. She is persistentspindleRod;La CrosseTurn the spindle to spin the thread of destiny for everyone;AtroposDetermine the length of each life line. Once she makes a decision, she cannot change it.According to the order of Zeus and the merits and sins of each person, they decided the fate that each person should encounter on the earth.The three sisters used white wool, gold wool and black wool to weave lifelines for people. White and gold denoted happy days, and black denoted unlucky days.
The big gods and small gods on the Olympic Mountain spend their days in this way.They usually live in such a quiet environment, and only occasionally go down to earth.When they came down to earth, they all appeared as human beings or animals.
Zeus, the leader of the Olympic Mountains gods, isCronusSon of.CronusIt is the creativity of time andDestructive powerHis parents are godsUlanosHedi GodGaiaHis wife is the goddess in charge of the passage of timeRuiya。Rhea gave birth to many children, but each child was eaten by Cronus as soon as it was born.When Rhea gave birth to Zeus, she decided to protect this little life.She wrapped a piece of cloth around a stone and lied that it was a newborn baby. Cronus swallowed the stone.So Zeus escaped a disaster and was sent to Cronus' sisterNymph The goddess raised them there.
When Zeus grew up, he knew his own life experience and was determined to save his ownSibling。He marriedGoddess of WisdomMetis As a wife, he listened to his wife's plan and seduced his father Cronus to take emetics. Cronus kept vomiting after taking the medicine and vomited all his children in his belly.They are Hades, PoseidonHestia, Demeter andHera。In order to reward their brother Zeus, they agreed to give him thunder, the most powerful weapon.
Zeus was extremely disgusted with his father's tyranny. He contacted his brothers to fight against his father's generation.Zeus listened to his brother in order to win as soon as possiblePrometheusHe released the one eyed giant and the one armed giant imprisoned underground. These six sons of the Earth Mother had extraordinary power, and Zeus and his brothers finally won.Their father and many Titans were sent to the bottom of hell.After the great victory, it was time to decide who would become the king. Zeus and his brothers would not yield to each other. Seeing that there was another war between them, Prometheus proposed to decide by lot.As a result, Zeus became the king of heaven, Poseidon became the king of the sea, and Hades became the king of hell.
amongHestiaBecause they live with human beings, they give up their position toDionysus。HadesandPersephoneSometimes included inTwelve gods of OlympusMedium (Eleusismith instrument), but generalHadesHe was excluded because he was the ruler of the underworld.Sentenced to long suffering on a cliffPrometheusAlways wear an iron ring and insert a piececaucasus mountains OfFlake, so that Zeus could boast that his enemies were still locked on the mountain.
The greatest sculptor in the heyday of classicismPhidiasDesignedThe Acropolis in AthensArchitecture, and created a large number of sculptures and decorative reliefs in the Acropolis based on the myths and legends of Olympus Mountain.His works create an elegant and quiet image, which is a model of the ideal beauty of classical sculpture.
He isBadinong TempleCreativeAthenaThe Statue of the Goddess is 12 meters high and carved with gold and ivory wrapped in a wooden body, which shows that the goddess holds a small handVictory Goddess, first-handHolding a shieldThe attitude of "Li" is admired by contemporaries and future generations.
In addition, he also created aAthenaThe statue with spear is 9 meters high. It is said that the gilded spear tip can be seen on the seaflash of light。He created for the east and west pediments of the Parthenon TempleHigh reliefIt is regarded as a specimen of classical sculpture, in which《Three Goddesses of Destiny》With beautiful posture and vivid patterns, it not only sets off the plump figure of the goddess, but also has a flowing and beautiful sense of movement.
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Olympic Mountain isancient GreekIt has become an indispensable element of the birthplace of European culture.The ancient Greeks made brilliant achievements in science, philosophy, literature and art, which had a profound impact on the development of European culture.Greek artThe formation, development andSocial history、National characteristics、natural conditionThey have close relations.City-stateSlave ownerThe democratic regime provides favorable conditions for the development of culture and art. The city-state countries require citizens to have a strong physique and excellent mind, which also becomesartistic creationOfIdeal image。The development of trade and navigation has created the Greeks' strong will, resourcefulness and flexibility, as well as the positive character of daring to pursue ideals, and has also given them the opportunity to contact the cultures of the two rivers, Egypt and other regions.
Olympic Mountain isMYTHOSGreek mythology is the soil of Greek art. Greek mythology contains people's rational thinking about the mysteries of nature, and it contains the seeds of historical and philosophical ideas.In Greek mythology“Homomorphism of God and Man”The characteristics of "Favorable factors。The mild Greek climate gives Greeks a wide range of outdoor activities and sports venues.QuadrennialOlympic GamesUp, athleteNaked competitionIt provides artists with the conditions to shape a healthy human body, so that they canBody beautyHave early understanding and performance.It is in this environment that Greek artists created the most outstanding art in the ancient world, leaving the most precious heritage to the treasure house of mankind.The culture and art of Greece immerse many people in the fantasy of Greece, and the best way to feel it is to go to Greece“Discus thrower”AncientOlympicGo to the stadium, go to the Olympic Mountain.
Ancient Olympic Stadium
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ancient GreekIt is a mythological kingdom, with beautiful and moving mythical stories and bizarre folkloresOlympic GamesThe origin of is covered with a layer of mystery.ofAncient Olympic GamesThere are many legends about the origin ofAncient Olympic GamesIt's for sacrificeZeusAnd regular sports activities.The ancient Olympic Games were a celebration of sport and religion.From 776 B.C. to 393 A.DAncient Greek citiesOlympiaThe 292 ancient Olympic Games were held there.
Another legend relates to the son of ZeusHeraclesofHercules won a lot because of his strength“Hercules".
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In April 2020, it was selected into the "2020 World Famous Summer Resort List".[3]
