Olympia, Greece — Ancient Olympia Αρχαία Ολυμπία Artist s impression of ancient Olympia Location … Wikipedia
Olympia — /euh lim pee euh, oh lim /, n. 1. a plain in ancient Elis, Greece, where the ancient Olympic Games were held. 2. a city in and the capital of Washington, in the W part, on Puget Sound. 27,447. 3. (sometimes l.c.) a common oyster, Ostrea lurida,… … Universalium
Lycosura — Archaeological site name = Lycosura, Lykosoura, Lycosoura name local = Λυκόσουρα caption skyline = View SE toward the Temple of Despoina at Lycosoura. country = Greece region = Arkadia elevation = 568 controlling city = Megalopolis peak period =… … Wikipedia
Ladon (mythology) — Ladon (Λάδων) was the serpent like dragon that twined round the tree in the Garden of the Hesperides and guarded the golden apples. He was overcome and slain by Heracles. The following day, the Argonauts passed by, on their chthonic return… … Wikipedia
Sacrifice — • This term is identical with the English offering (Latin offerre) and the German Opfer Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Sacrifice Sacrifice … Catholic encyclopedia
Delphi — For other uses, see Delphi (disambiguation). Archaeological Site of Delphi * UNESCO World Heritage Site The theatr … Wikipedia
Temple of Zeus — The Temple of Zeus at Olympia is an ancient Greek pagan temple, dedicated to the chief of the gods, Zeus. Built in 470 456 BCE, it was the very model of the fully developed classical Greek temple of the Doric order. [http://traumwerk.stanford.edu … Wikipedia
Treasury — For other uses, see Treasury (disambiguation). A treasury is either A government department related to finance and taxation. A place where currency or precious items (gold, diamonds, etc.) is/are kept. The term was first used in Classical times… … Wikipedia
Parthenon — Not to be confused with Pantheon, Rome. For other uses, see Parthenon (disambiguation). Coordinates: 37°58′13″N 23°43′21″E / 37.97025°N 23.72247°E … Wikipedia
Metroon — (metrôon) was the name given to a building dedicated to the mother goddess, Cybele, Rhea, or Demeter, in Ancient Greece. Agora, Athens The Metroon in the Ancient Agora of Athens was originally used as the meeting chamber of the boule or city… … Wikipedia
