THE ANCIENTS AND THE MOUNTAINS - Jason König, The Folds of Olympus. Mountains in Ancient Greek and Roman Culture. Pp. xxx + 444, ills, map. Princeton and Oxford: Princeton University Press, 2022. Cased, £40, US48. ISBN: 978-0-691-20129-0.

Key Points

• To examine the significance of mountains in ancient Greek and Roman culture, particularly their mythological and geographical implications.
• Literature review of ancient texts and artifacts
• Cultural analysis of mountain representations
• Mapping geographical significance in relation to myths
• Mountains serve as critical locations in many myths, influencing religious practices.
• The geography of the mountains shaped societal beliefs and stories.
• Ancient texts show a deep connection between landscapes and cultural identity.

Abstract