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What is Olympos/Olympus?
A
City in Greece
B
A peninsula
C
A god/goddess
D
Home of the gods
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -OLYMPOS (Olympus) was the home of the gods who dwelt in fabulous palaces of marble and gold. Olympos is clearly described in Homer’s Iliad . It was essentially an ancient akropolis–a fortified hill-top and palace complex–located just below the peaks of Mount Olympos.

Detailed explanation-2: -In Ancient Greek religion and mythology, “Olympus” was the name of the home of the Twelve Olympian gods.

Detailed explanation-3: -Olym·pus ə-ˈlim-pəs. ō-: a mountain in Thessaly that in Greek mythology is the abode of the gods.

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