OLYMPIAN
\əlˈɪmpi͡ən], \əlˈɪmpiən], \ə_l_ˈɪ_m_p_iə_n]\
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Pertaining to the twelve gods of Olympus, especially to Zeus (Juiter).
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Pertaining to the Olympic games.
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Gr. Myth. Any one of the twelve higher gods who dwelt on Mount Olympus, viz; Zeus, Hera, Athena, Apollo, Artemis, Hermes, Ares, Aphrodite, Hephsestus, Hestia, Poseidon, and Demeter.
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