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Mount Olympus is a major location in the film Hercules. It is here where the Olympian Gods reside and discuss important matters of mortal affairs, or just sit around drinking ambrosia all day.
Background[]
Mount Olympus is ruled by the mighty Zeus, King of the Gods. The episode "Hercules and the Apollo Mission" shows that the ruler of Mount Olympus is decided through vote. Mount Olympus is made entirely of clouds, not counting the mountain itself, which is solid rock. The mountain connects the kingdom to Earth, and beings can access Olympus' gates by scaling the mountain. Professionally, the kingdom is primarily used by the gods as a place to congregate and discuss the well-being Earth. Only gods can live on Mount Olympus, though other immortal beings such as the Titans or imps can bypass its gates. Though Zeus and his queen, Hera, are shown to reside on Olympus, other gods such as Poseidon and Hades are shown to rule their own domains located in different parts of the world.
Places of Interest[]
- Golden Gates: The entrance to Olympus itself. It can be approached by beings of all kind, but can only be entered by immortals.
- Meeting Room: Where the gods gather to discuss mortal affairs. It houses a large table meant to seat all of the Olympian Gods and is located atop a tall cloud surrounded by pillars and accessed via white staircase.
- Zeus' Residence: The private home of Zeus and Hera. The baby room for a then-infant Hercules was situated nearby prior to Hercules' kidnapping.
Other Appearances[]
Kingdom Hearts III is the first game in the Kingdom Hearts series to introduce Mount Olympus.
Trivia[]
- Mount Olympus is made entirely of clouds, not counting the mountain itself, which is solid rock.
- No mortals or mere minions of the gods are allowed to enter Mount Olympus.
- The golden gates of Olympus were forged by Hephaestus himself.
- It features a few waterfalls on some of the sides.