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Prometheia, the ancient Greek religion celebrated at Mount Olympus
23rd Prometheia festival in Litochoro, Greece. Torchlight procession to celebrate the ancient Greek gods at the foothills of Mount Olympus. The ceremony-festival is called "Promithia" to honor Prometheus. More than 2000 people attended the torch relay and then to the local open theater for dances and theatrical plays. This year ritual honor Alexander the Great. People arrived in Olympus mountain from all over Greece and Europe. There was even a baby 28 days old in participating with the mother. The ceremonies took place in Dion with a chanting ritual and then Litohoro town. July 7, 2018 (Photo by Nicolas Economou/NurPhoto)
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| Photographer | Nicolas Economou/NurPhoto |
| Category | Human Interest |
| Copyright | © 2025 NurPhoto - Nicolas Economou/NurPhoto |
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