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New evidence from excavations supports theory of the 'Birth of Zeus'

In the third century BCE, the Greek poet Callimachus wrote a 'Hymn to Zeus' asking the ancient, and most powerful, Greek god whether he was born in Arcadia on Mt. Lykaion or in Crete on Mt. Ida.

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created Feb 02, 2009 | popularity 4.5 / 5 (13) | comments 0

Archaeological Dig in Greece Returns Important Finds

(PhysOrg.com) -- New and interesting information is coming out of an archaeological dig at Mt. Lykaion in Greece – an interdisciplinary project University of Arizona students and faculty have worked on since ...

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created Sep 24, 2008 | popularity 4.6 / 5 (18) | comments 0

New discoveries at the ash altar Of Zeus -- Mount Lykaion

The Greek traveler, Pausanias, living in the second century, CE, would probably recognize the spectacular site of the Sanctuary of Zeus at Mt. Lykaion, and particularly the altar of Zeus. At 4,500 feet above ...

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created Jan 24, 2008 | popularity 4.3 / 5 (19) | comments 0


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