Olympus
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Mount, a mountain in NE Greece, on the boundary between Thessaly and Macedonia: mythical abode of the greater Grecian gods. 9,730 feet (2,966 meters).
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a mountain in NW Washington: highest peak of the Olympic Mountains. 7,954 feet (2,424 meters).
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Modern Greek name: Ólimbos. a mountain in NE Greece: the highest mountain in Greece, believed in Greek mythology to be the dwelling place of the greater gods. Height: 2911 m (9550 ft)
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a mountain in NW Washington: highest peak of the Olympic Mountains. Height: 2427 m (7965 ft)
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a poetic word for heaven
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In his memoir, “A Life on the Edge,” Whittaker recalled feeling euphoria as a 16-year-old at the top of Mount Olympus in Washington state, 7,965-feet high, despite blisters on his heels.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026
Cases under investigation include pastures declared on archaeological sites, olive trees in a military airport and banana plantations on Mount Olympus.
From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026
Located in lower Laurel Canyon, the three-bedroom estate is tucked away in an exclusive enclave at the base of Mount Olympus.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 17, 2026
To manage Murrieta, Olympus has hired Remington Hospitality, which runs scores of lodgings and restaurants nationwide.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 17, 2024
A few blocks away, clouds gathered above the Empire State Building—the entrance to Mount Olympus itself.
From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan
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