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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Greece’s highest moutain, where the 12 most important gods and goddesses lived was know as
A
Pike’s Peak
B
Mount Olympus
C
Olympics
D
Thunder Mountain
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -In Greek mythology, Olympus is the home of the Greek gods, on Mytikas peak.

Detailed explanation-2: -In ancient Greek religion and mythology, the twelve Olympians are the major deities of the Greek pantheon, commonly considered to be Zeus, Poseidon, Hera, Demeter, Aphrodite, Athena, Artemis, Apollo, Ares, Hephaestus, Hermes, and either Hestia or Dionysus.

Detailed explanation-3: -There were twelve Greek gods and goddesses who lived on Mt Olympus: Zeus, Hera, Poseidon, Athena, Apollo, Artemis, Ares, Aphrodite, Hephaestus, Demeter, Hermes and Hestia.

Detailed explanation-4: -In Greek mythology, Mount Olympus was regarded as the abode of the gods and the site of the throne of Zeus. The name Olympus was used for several other mountains as well as hills, villages, and mythical personages in Greece and Asia Minor.

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