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Ourea

Mountains

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Protogenoi

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Greek Name

Transliteration

Roman Name

Translation

Ουρος Ορος Ουρεα

Ouros, Oros, Ourea

Mons, Montes

Mountains (oros)

THE OUREA were the primordial gods (protogenoi) of the mountains. Each mountain was believed to have its own ancient deity. Mountains were depicted in classical art as old, bearded men partially emerged from between a pair of crags.

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